Auroraland Archers News

February News Letter

2010-01-29T15:22:00.000-08:00

February Events
Feb 5th Monthly Meeting 7:30pm
Feb 14th Club Shoot 300 Round
*** WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on SHOOTER, not just club members.

February Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, Feb 4th at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

Award Nominations Sought

Now is the time of the year that Nominations for the Annual Service Awards are being sought by the Board. The Awards are as follows.
Dave Treest Award, Outstanding Club Member.
Rollie Mantzke Award, To the Outstanding Cub or Youth Member.
John Lippold Award, For Outstanding Service, to a Non-Shooter
The qualifications for the service awards are as follows:
Should be Participate in Leagues(Treest & Manzke)
Help and Attend the Club Picnic
Attend and Participate at Work Parties
Turn in to any Board Member

Publication of Slate for Election

Vice President- Vacant
Correspondence Secretary Mike Hamburg
Registration Chair- Vacant
2 Year Board Member- Mark Melchori
1 Year Board Members:
Kevin Helwig
George McGoldrick
Terry Bennett
Russ Kunes
Please Attend the Feb. 4th Meeting!
So we can VOTE!

Wild Game Dinner

March 20, will be our Annual Wild Game Dinner
Tickets will be at the Meeting, Feb 4th. Cost will be a $7 Donation and a dish to pass. Children 6-12 will be $4 and under 6 will be FREE! Speaking of FREE anyone that donates Game Meat, qualifies for tickets.
Hors’d will go out at 5, Dinner around 6. Please bring a dish to pass.

Winter League

Qualifying has begun for the Winter League. The League will start on the week of Feb 14th and will go for 9 or 10 weeks depending on the number of people that sign up. Cost will be $30 for Adult and $15 for children under 12.

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to, Mike Hamburg, by the 15th of each month.

Forward your ‘Wanted’ or ‘For Sale’ ad to Mike
Hamburg by the 15th of each month.

Upcoming shoots at ALA

Mar. 14th Jim Bailey “Team 3D”

Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face. NO BROADHEADS!

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore
For details, go to:
www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
For information, go to:
www.chicagobowhunters.org

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-5573

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-2805
www.illinoisbowfishing.com.

January 2010 News Letter

2010-01-01T20:57:00.001-08:00

January Events
Jan. 7th Monthly Meeting 7:30pm
Jan. 10th Club Shoot 300 Round, may be used as league qualifier.

*** 2010 WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on SHOOTER, not just club members.

January Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, Jan 7th at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia. Please attend.

Award Nominations Sought

Now is the time of the year that Nominations for the Annual Service Awards are being sought by the Board. The Awards are as follows.
Dave Treest Award, Outstanding Club Member.
Rollie Mantzke Award, To the Outstanding Cub or Youth Member.
John Lippold Award, For Outstanding Service, to a Non-Shooter
The qualifications for the service awards are as follows:
Should be Participate in Leagues(Treest & Manzke)
Help and Attend the Club Picnic
Attend and Participate at Work Parties
Please turn nominations in to anyone on the Board

Elections

The nominees for re-election at our December 2008 club meeting, were held until a meeting takes place.

Please Attend the Jan. 7th Meeting!

It will help us to get some business taken care of.

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to, Mike Hamburg, by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Wanted - Old Broadheads and Fish Points
Bob Wolter (402) 502-6586
bwolter1@cox.net

Forward your ‘Wanted’ or ‘For Sale’ ad to Mike
Hamburg by the 15th of each month.

Upcoming shoots at ALA
300 Round club shoot Jan 10th, 9-1pm

Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face. NO BROADHEADS!

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore
For details, go to: www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
For information, go to:
www.chicagobowhunters.org

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-5573

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-2805
www.illinoisbowfishing.com.

ALA Club Contacts

Karen Larsen - President
(630) 896-7233
(630)301-9341 cell
Open - Vice President

Ray Hatfield - Recording Secretary/Treasurer
(630) 907-9645
rchatfield@hotmail.com
Mike Hamburg - Correspondence Secretary
(847) 772-2283 cell
burgsbike@msn.com
Dave Mirowski - Membership Chairperson
(630) 801-7531
Davidwaynesteven@earthlink.net
David Bray - Range Captain
(630) 202-5757
dabulleye@sbcglobal.net
Open - Registration Chair

Mark Melchori - 2 Year Board Member

Open - 2Year Board Member

Terry Bennett - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 939-5666 cell
George McGoldrick - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 482-9650
(708) 259-6530 cell
Mike Terrell -1 Year Board Member
Open -1 year Board Member

October News Letter

2009-10-05T06:04:00.000-07:00

October Events
Oct 1st Club Meeting 7:30 pm
Oct 11th Monthly Club Shoot, 450 Round

*** WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. The waiver book is kept on SHOOTER, not just club members.

Oct Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, Oct 1st at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

Sept Club Shoot Results

Please Attend the Oct 1st Meeting!

Oct Wild Game Dinner

On Oct 24th ALA will be having a Wild Game Dinner to help raise funds. Deer, Bear, Moose, and Turtle have been and we are still looking for more. Tickets are available from any Board Member, so see the list at the end of this newsletter for contact info.

Leagues Are Starting

If you haven’t heard already the 450 league will start scoring on Oct 11th . There’s still time to get three qualifiers in before the start.

Club Tent Available

Are you in need of a Tent for an upcoming event? We can rent you our 20x30 Tent. We can deliver, Set-up, and Take down. Call or Email Mike Hamburg. (Phone & email below)

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to, Mike Hamburg, by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Wanted - Old Broadheads and Fish Points
Bob Wolter (402) 502-6586
bwolter1@cox.net

Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face. NO BROADHEADS!

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore

Their Field Course is completed!

For details, go to: www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
For information, go to:
www.chicagobowhunters.org

Wheaton Rifle Club
For more information contact Tom Havel tbhavel@comcast.net for info.

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-5573

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-2805
www.illinoisbowfishing.net

August Newsletter 2009

2009-07-29T21:56:00.000-07:00

August Events
Aug 2nd Club Picnic
Aug 2nd Final Leg, Club Championship
Aug 6th Club Meeting 7:30 pm

*** WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. The waiver book is kept on SHOOTER, not just club members.

August Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, Aug 6th at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

July Club Shoot Results
Thanks to all who participated in the July Club Shoot. Because this was the first leg of the Club championship the results won’t be known until the Awards Banquet.

Please Attend the Aug 6th Meeting!

Club Championship

On August 2nd We will have the second leg of the Club Championship a 300 Round at the Clubhouse. Let me assure you that you don’t have to shoot both legs to win, just come out and have FUN!

Club Tent Available

Are you in need of a Tent for an upcoming event?
We can rent you our 20x30 Tent. We can deliver, Set-up, and Take down. Call or Email Mike Hamburg. (Phone & email below)

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to, Mike Hamburg, by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Wanted - Old Broadheads and Fish Points
Bob Wolter (402) 502-6586
bwolter1@cox.net

Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face. NO BROADHEADS!

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore
July 26-27 Outdoor 3-D
Aug 10 28 Field Round
Aug 30-31 Outdoor 3-D
For details, go to: www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
July 4th NFAA International Round
August 29th STAR FITA Lincoln Park
For information, go to:
www.chicagobowhunters.org

Wheaton Rifle Club
For more information contact Tom Havel tbhavel@comcast.net for info.

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-5573

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-2805
www.illinoisbowfishing.net

July News Letter 2009

2009-06-30T18:33:00.001-07:00

July Events
July 2nd Club Meeting 7:30 pm
July 12th Monthly Club Shoot, Indoor 3D

*** WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. The waiver book is kept on SHOOTER, not just club members.

July Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, July 2nd at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

June Club Shoot Results
Thanks to all who participated in the June Club Shoot! We had a great turn out this month!!The following people came out and participated:Dave Mirowski, Andy Sikich, Marlo Sikich, Karen Larsen, Dave Bray, Ray Hatfield, Terry Bennett, and Mike Jarosh.Dave Bray won the event in 10 ends with 26 arrows. Congrats Dave!Thanks to those who just came to practice & enjoy some time as well, we love seeing you!Ed Mason, Dean Jarosh, George McGoldrick, and Russ Kunes

Please Attend the July 2nd Meeting!

Club Championship

On July 12th We will have the first leg of the Club Championship a 3D held indoors at the Clubhouse. Let me assure you that you don’t have to shoot both legs to win, just come out and have FUN!

Club Tent Available

Are you in need of a Tent for an upcoming event?
We can rent you our 20x30 Tent. We can deliver, Set-up, and Take down. Call or Email Mike Hamburg. (Phone & email below)

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to, Mike Hamburg, by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Wanted - Old Broadheads and Fish Points
Bob Wolter (402) 502-6586
bwolter1@cox.net

Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face. NO BROADHEADS!

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore
July 26-27 Outdoor 3-D
Aug 10 28 Field Round
Aug 30-31 Outdoor 3-D
For details, go to: www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
July 4th NFAA International Round
August 29th STAR FITA Lincoln Park
For information, go to:
www.chicagobowhunters.org

Wheaton Rifle Club
For more information contact Tom Havel tbhavel@comcast.net for info.

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-5573

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-2805
www.illinoisbowfishing.net

ALA Club Contacts

Karen Larsen - President
(630) 896-7233
(630)301-9341 cell
Dave Shumway - Vice President
(630) 879-0878
Ray Hatfield - Recording Secretary/Treasurer
(630) 907-9645
rchatfield@hotmail.com
Mike Hamburg - Correspondence Secretary
(847) 772-2283 cell
burgsbike@msn.com
Dave Mirowski - Membership Chairperson
(630) 801-7531
Davidwaynesteven@earthlink.net
David Bray - Range Captain
(630) 202-5757
dabulleye@sbcglobal.net
- Registration Chair

Jim Gellner - 2 Year Board Member
(847) 429-1064
Kami Kiss - 2Year Board Member
(815) 254-4494
Terry Bennett - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 939-5666 cell
George McGoldrick - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 482-9650
(708) 259-6530 cell
Mike Terrell -1 Year Board member
(630)
Russ Kunes - Past President-1 year
(630) 699-8940 cell

June News 2009

2009-05-28T11:28:00.000-07:00

June Events
June 4th Club Meeting 7:30 pm
June 14th Monthly Club Shoot, Dart Round

*** WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. The waiver book is kept on SHOOTER, not just club members.

June Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, June 4th at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

June Club Shoot

On June 14th there will be a Dart Game Shoot. Please note that this is open to all Archers including JOAD! It’s like throwing darts only larger and faster!

Please Attend the June 4th Meeting!

As Ray and I won’t be there.

Club Championship

On July 12th We will have the first leg of the Club Championship a 3D held indoors at the Clubhouse. Let me assure you that you don’t have to shoot both legs to win, just come out and have FUN!

Club Tent Available

Are you in need of a Tent for an upcoming event?
We can rent you our 20x30 Tent. We can deliver Set-up and Take down. Call or Email Mike Hamburg. (Phone & email below)

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to, Mike Hamburg, by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Wanted - Old Broadheads and Fish Points
Bob Wolter (402) 502-6586
bwolter1@cox.net

Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face. NO BROADHEADS!

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore
June 20-21 Outdoor 3-D
July 26-27 Outdoor 3-D
Aug 10 28 Field Round
Aug 30-31 Outdoor 3-D
For details, go to: www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
July 4th NFAA International Round
August 29th STAR FITA Lincoln Park
For information, go to:
www.chicagobowhunters.org

Wheaton Rifle Club
For more information contact Tom Havel tbhavel@comcast.net for info.

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-5573

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-2805
www.illinoisbowfishing.net

News Alert!

2009-05-02T09:09:00.000-07:00

Hello All,
This is to let you know that Dale Dobbins passed away Friday May 1. He was in the Hospital for breathing difficultly and his heart gave out. Arrangements are being made and I will send out the info as soon as I get it.
Mike

May 2009 News Letter

2009-04-26T22:04:00.000-07:00

May Events
May 7th Club Meeting 7:30 pm
May 10th Monthly Club Shoot, Mother’s Day “Special” Triple Game Shoot

*** WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. The waiver book is kept on SHOOTER, not just club members.

May Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, May. 7th at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

May Club Shoot

On May 10th there will be a Triple Game Shoot. It will include 3 Games. I’ll send more info later.
Please note that this is open to all Archers including JOAD!

Results from the Banquet

Fall League:
1st Team 4
Dave Shumway
Doug Harwick
Mike Hamburg

2nd Team 2
Dave Mirowski
Dean Jarosh
Chris Hamburg

Winter League
1st Team 4
Doug Harwick
Dave Mirowski
Mike Jarosh
Karen Larsen
Chris Hamburg

2nd Team 2
Dave Shumway
Paul Pizzo
Rich Wagy
Natalie Melchori
Chris Romero

Awards that weren’t picked up at the Banquet are at the Club

Rollie Mantzke Cub and Youth Award
Natalie Melchori

John Lippold Outstanding Service (non-shooter)
Glenna Hamburg

Dave Treest Outstanding Club Member
Ray Hatfield

Myron Rutledge Lifetime Achievement Award
Mike Hamburg

Club Big Game Award
Dave Shumway for his 950 lb. Moose, with a
49 3/8” Rack that scores 154 7/8 P&Y.

Please Attend the May 7th Meeting!

Club Tent Available

Are you in need of a Tent for an upcoming event?
We can rent you our 20x30 Tent. We can deliver Set-up and Take down. Call Dale Dobbins.

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to, Mike Hamburg, by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Wanted - Old Broadheads and Fish Points
Bob Wolter (402) 502-6586
bwolter1@cox.net

Forward your ‘Wanted’ or ‘For Sale’ ad to Mike
Hamburg by the 15th of each month.

Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face. NO BROADHEADS!

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore
May 16-17 Outdoor 3-D
June 20-21 Outdoor 3-D
July 26-27 Outdoor 3-D
Aug 10 28 Field Round
Aug 30-31 Outdoor 3-D
For details, go to: www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
June 6th NFAA International Round
July 4th NFAA International Round
August 29th STAR FITA Lincoln Park
For information, go to:
www.chicagobowhunters.org
Wheaton Rifle Club
Presents Two Tournaments

Each shooting line can only accommodate only 20 shooters, so please RSVP to Tom Havel in advance at tbhavel@comcast.net if you can participate.

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-5573

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
Fish Lake Shoot Laporte IN April 18
LaSalle F&W Area Championship, Lake Village IN
April 26
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-2805
www.illinoisbowfishing.net

ALA Banquet Dinner

2009-04-06T20:13:00.000-07:00

AURORALAND ARCHERS INVITES YOU
TO OUR
ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET

APRIL 18, 2009

APPETIZERS & COCKTAILS
5PM
BUFFET STYLE DINNER
6PM

FISHERMAN'S INN
ELBURN, ILLINOIS

ADULTS
$25
KIDS (4-12)
$15

RSVP TO KAMI KISS
630-897-4457
mjrkiss@sbcglobal.net

Please RSVP by April 11

Club Shoot for April Update

2009-04-06T09:21:00.000-07:00

The Club Shoot For April 12 has been CANCELED since the day of the shoot fell on Easter this year. We hope to see everyone at MAy's Club Shoot. Sorry for any inconvenience.

April 2009 News Letter

2009-03-29T21:07:00.001-07:00

April Events
Apr. 2nd Monthly Meeting 7:30pm
Apr. 12th Club Shoot, DART Round 9am-1pm
Apr. 21st Annual Awards Banquet 5pm

*** WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on SHOOTER, not just club members.

April Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, April 2nd at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

April Club Shoot

On April 11th there will be a Dart Round held at the Club. This is similar to the Dart game where you throw darts. This shoot is shot in pairs of two. Please note that this is open to all Archers including JOAD!

Second Notice: Awards Banquet

The Banquet will be on April 18. It will be held at Fisherman’s Inn. Appetizers are at 5pm and Dinner at 6pm. RSVP TO: Kami Kiss 630-897-4457 or
E-mail mjrkiss@sbcglobal.net By: April 11, 2009
There will be a flyer attached.

April Club Shoot

Ray Hatfield, MFS 293
Dave Bray, MFSL 264
Mike Hamburg, BHFS 288
Chris Hamburg BHFS 281
Mike Jarosh, BHFS 276
Terry Bennet BHFS 269
Please Attend the April 2nd Meeting!

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to, Mike Hamburg, by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Wanted - Old Broadheads and Fish Points
Bob Wolter (402) 502-6586
bwolter1@cox.net

Forward your ‘Wanted’ or ‘For Sale’ ad to Mike
Hamburg by the 15th of each month.

Upcoming shoots at ALA

April 11th Dart Round 9am-1pm

Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face. NO BROADHEADS!

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore
May 16-17 Outdoor 3-D
June 20-21 Outdoor 3-D
July 26-27 Outdoor 3-D
Aug 10 28 Field Round
Aug 30-31 Outdoor 3-D
For details, go to: www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
June 6th NFAA International Round
July 4th NFAA International Round
August 29th STAR FITA Lincoln Park
For information, go to:
www.chicagobowhunters.org
Wheaton Rifle Club
Presents Two Tournaments

Each shooting line can only accommodate only 20 shooters, so please RSVP to Tom Havel in advance at tbhavel@comcast.net if you can participate.

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-5573

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
Fish Lake Shoot Laporte IN April 18
LaSalle F&W Area Championship, Lake Village IN
April 26
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-2805
www.illinoisbowfishing.net

March Newsletter

2009-03-05T16:16:00.001-08:00

March Events
Mar. 5th Monthly Meeting 7:30pm
Mar. 8th Club Shoot, Freeman Round*(see further)
Mar. 21st Annual Wild Game Dinner 5:00pm

*** WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on SHOOTER, not just club members.

March Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, Mar. 5th at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

March Club Shoot

On March 8th there will be a Freeman Round held at the Club. This will have only two line times as the shooting line changes through the shoot. The times are 9am and 1pm. This is a challenging shoot as the distance changes. Please note that this is open to all
Archers including JOAD!

First Notice: Awards Banquet

The Banquet will be on April 18. Appetizers are at 5pm and Dinner at 6pm. Cost will be $25 for Adults and $15 for children 5-12.

Feb. Club Shoot Results

1st Dave Shumway 185- Chris Hamburg 176=361
2nd Dave Bray 180- Ray Hatfield 173 = 352
3rd Mike Hamburg 185- George McGoldrick 174= 342
Award Nominations Sought

Now is the time of the year that Nominations for the Annual Service Awards are being sought by the Board. The Awards are as follows.
Dave Treest Award, Outstanding Club Member.
Rollie Mantzke Award to the Outstanding Cub or Youth Member.
John Lippold Award for Outstanding Service, to a Non-Shooter.

The qualifications for the service awards are as follows:
Should be Participate in Leagues(Treest & Manzke)
Help and Attend the Club Picnic
Attend and Participate at Work Parties

2nd Publication of Constitution Changes

This is the second publication of the changes to the Constitution, they will be presented at the next General Meeting, on Mar.5th where they will be discussed and voted upon by the club. Any changes passed at that time will be incorporated into a new official Constitution document.

Constitution changes approved by the Board, for submission to the Club, are:
Article V, 2nd sentence – remove reference to Tournament & Range Manager
Article V, C - remove reference to Tournament & Range Manager
Article V, E – remove Ghost Walk and BowHunter National Chairman. Add Wild Game Dinner Committee, Raffle & Prize Committee, Nominating committee, and Northern Illinois Hunting & Fishing Days committee.
Also, delete sentence about Bowhunter National Chairman, etc, immediately following item E.
Article VI,1 - remove reference to Tournament & Range Manager
Article VI, 4 – remove entire statement, as it pertains to Tournament & Range Manager
Article VII, 1 - remove reference to Tournament & Range Manager
Article VII, OFFICERS, 2 – remove the words “Range Captain” from within the parenthesis, thereby clarifying that it is a 2-year position.
Article VII, ELECTIONS, 1 – modify the first sentence to begin as “The Nominating Committee Chairman shall appoint nominating committee members prior to . . .”
Article VII, ELECTIONS, 2 – modify the 2nd sentence to begin “Two adult members of each family must be . . .”
Article VIII, 1, 2D, 4, 8 – remove the references to the “Park District” from these 4 statements
Article IX,1, 2, 3 - remove the references to the “Park District” from these 3 statements
Article X, 2, 3 - remove the references to the “Park District” from these 2 statements
Article XIV, B, 1 – remove the words “except for the operation of Corresponding Secretary,”
This is the end of the changes, if there are any questions Please email burgsbike@msn.com and I can send you a copy of the Constitution.

Please Attend the Mar. 5th Meeting!

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to, Mike Hamburg, by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Wanted - Old Broadheads and Fish Points
Bob Wolter (402) 502-6586
bwolter1@cox.net

Forward your ‘Wanted’ or ‘For Sale’ ad to Mike
Hamburg by the 15th of each month.

Upcoming shoots at ALA

March 8th Freeman Round 9am & 1pm line times.

Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face. NO BROADHEADS!

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore
July 26-27 Outdoor 3-D
Aug 10 28 Field Round
Aug 30-31 Outdoor 3-D
For details, go to: www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
For information, go to:
www.chicagobowhunters.org

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-5573

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-2805
www.illinoisbowfishing.net

February Newsletter

2009-02-11T08:36:00.001-08:00

February Events
Feb 1st Jim Bailey 3D “Team Shoot”
Feb 5th Monthly Meeting 7:30pm

*** WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on SHOOTER, not just club members.

February Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, Feb 5th at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

Award Nominations Sought

Now is the time of the year that Nominations for the Annual Service Awards are being sought by the Board. The Awards are as follows.
Dave Treest Award, Outstanding Club Member.
Rollie Mantzke Award, To the Outstanding Cub or Youth Member.
John Lippold Award, For Outstanding Service, to a Non-Shooter
The qualifications for the service awards are as follows:
Should be Participate in Leagues(Treest & Manzke)
Help and Attend the Club Picnic
Attend and Participate at Work Parties

News from…

Stephanie Miller makes 2009 U.S. World Indoor Team

Auroraland Archers club member and Chicagoland JOAD alumni Stephanie Miller competed at the 2009 U.S. World Indoor Team Trials that were held in Dubuque, Iowa on Jan. 3-4. After the morning qualifying round of 60 arrows that cut the field to the top 8 in the women’s recurve division, Stephanie qualified in 1st place with a 16 point lead. Later that evening and the following day after shooting a total of 15 12-arrow round robin matches and winning every one of her matches, Stephanie won the trials event in her division with a 45 point lead.
Stephanie was one of 24 archers named to the 2009 U.S. World Indoor Team, including Seniors and Juniors, that will compete in Rzeszow, Poland in March. For complete results, go to www.dubuquefieldarchers.com under NAA World Trials.

1st Publication of Constitution Changes

Ray Hatfield read proposed updates and changes to the Constitution, as developed by Karen Larsen, Dale Dobbins, Mike Hamburg & Ray Hatfield. The Board agreed to all those changes, plus a couple of minor tweaks, and a MOTION to accept them was made by Kami Kiss and seconded by Terry Bennett. PASSED. Mike Hamburg will put the updates approved by the Board into the next 2 newsletters, and they will then be presented at the following General Meeting, where they will be discussed and voted upon by the club. Any changes passed at that time will be incorporated into a new official Constitution document.

Constitution changes approved by the Board, for submission to the Club, are:
Article V, 2nd sentence – remove reference to Tournament & Range Manager
Article V, C - remove reference to Tournament & Range Manager
Article V, E – remove Ghost Walk and BowHunter National Chairman. Add Wild Game Dinner Committee, Raffle & Prize Committee, Nominating committee, and Northern Illinois Hunting & Fishing Days committee. Also, delete sentence about Bowhunter National Chairman, etc, immediately following item E.
Article VI,1 - remove reference to Tournament & Range Manager
Article VI, 4 – remove entire statement, as it pertains to Tournament & Range Manager
Article VII, 1 - remove reference to Tournament & Range Manager
Article VII, OFFICERS, 2 – remove the words “Range Captain” from within the parenthesis, thereby clarifying that it is a 2-year position.
Article VII, ELECTIONS, 1 – modify the first sentence to begin as “The Nominating Committee Chairman shall appoint nominating committee members prior to . . .”
Article VII, ELECTIONS, 2 – modify the 2nd sentence to begin “Two adult members of each family must be . . .”
Article VIII, 1, 2D, 4, 8 – remove the references to the “Park District” from these 4 statements
Article IX,1, 2, 3 - remove the references to the “Park District” from these 3 statements
Article X, 2, 3 - remove the references to the “Park District” from these 2 statements
Article XIV, B, 1 – remove the words “except for the operation of Corresponding Secretary,”
This is the end of the changes, if there are any questions Please email burgsbike@msn.com and I can send you a copy of the Constitution.

Please Attend the Feb. 5th Meeting!

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to, Mike Hamburg, by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Wanted - Old Broadheads and Fish Points
Bob Wolter (402) 502-6586
bwolter1@cox.net

Forward your ‘Wanted’ or ‘For Sale’ ad to Mike
Hamburg by the 15th of each month.

Upcoming shoots at ALA

Feb 1st Jim Bailey “Team 3D”

January Newsletter

2009-02-11T08:33:00.000-08:00

January Events
Jan. 8th Monthly Meeting 7:30pm
Jan. 4th Club Shoot 300 Round, may be used as league qualifier.

*** 2009 WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on SHOOTER, not just club members.

January Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, Jan 8th at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia. Please note the date is one week later due to New Years Day.

Award Nominations Sought

Now is the time of the year that Nominations for the Annual Service Awards are being sought by the Board. The Awards are as follows.
Dave Treest Award, Outstanding Club Member.
Rollie Mantzke Award, To the Outstanding Cub or Youth Member.
John Lippold Award, For Outstanding Service, to a Non-Shooter
The qualifications for the service awards are as follows:
Should be Participate in Leagues(Treest & Manzke)
Help and Attend the Club Picnic
Attend and Participate at Work Parties

News

For those of you that know Randy Rutledge, His mother, Marcella Rutledge passed away in the past week and details are not yet finalized.

Elections

The nominees for re-election at our December 2008 club meeting, were all re-elected.
President - Karen Larsen
Recording Secretary / Treasurer - Ray Hatfield
Corresponding Secretary - Mike Hamburg
Membership Chair - Dave Mirowski
Registration Chair - Dale Dobbins
Range Captain – David Bray
1-year Board Member (3 openings) – Terry Bennett, George McGoldrick, Michael Terrell
2-year Board Member (1 opening) – Jim Gellner

Please Attend the Jan. 8th Meeting!

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to, Mike Hamburg, by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Wanted - Old Broadheads and Fish Points
Bob Wolter (402) 502-6586
bwolter1@cox.net

Forward your ‘Wanted’ or ‘For Sale’ ad to Mike
Hamburg by the 15th of each month.

Upcoming shoots at ALA
300 Round club shoot Jan 4th, 9-1pm

Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face. NO BROADHEADS!

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore
July 26-27 Outdoor 3-D
Aug 10 28 Field Round
Aug 30-31 Outdoor 3-D
For details, go to: www.kishwaukeearchers.org

December Newsletter

2009-02-11T08:31:00.000-08:00

December Events
Dec. 4th Monthly Meeting 7:30pm
Dec. 6&7th Toys For Tots Shoot 600 Round,
Saturday. Indoor 3D, Sunday.

*** 2008 WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on SHOOTER, not just club members.

December Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, Dec. 4th at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

Award Nominations Sought

Now Is the time of the year that Nominations for the Annual Service Awards are being sought by the Board. The Awards are as follows.
Dave Treest Award, Outstanding Club Member.
Rollie Mantzke Award, To the Outstanding Cub or Youth Member.
John Lippold Award, For Outstanding Service, to a Non-Shooter
The qualifications for the service awards are as follows:
Should be Participate in Leagues(Treest & Manzke)
Help and Attend the Club Picnic
Attend and Participate at Work Parties

New Time for Bowhunter League

The starting time for Bowhunter league has been changed to 7:15 by Dave Shumway. Please note the new time!

Speaking of Awards

When you shoot a Robin Hood during the league, please let Dale Dobbins know so we can give you the award that was made for this.

Thanks
Thanks go out to Doug Harwick and Dave Mirowski who put up fresh cardboard on the Target Wall before the season started.

Elections

The following Officer and Board positions are up for re-election at our December 2008 club meeting.
You must bring your valid membership card in order to vote. The nominees are listed after each position:
President - Karen Larsen
Recording Secretary / Treasurer - Ray Hatfield
Corresponding Secretary - Mike Hamburg
Membership Chair - Dave Mirowski
Registration Chair - Dale Dobbins
Range Captain – David Bray
1-year Board Member (3 openings) – Terry Bennett, George McGoldrick, Michael Terrell
2-year Board Member (1 opening) – Jim Gellner
Please Attend the Dec. 4th Meeting!

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to, Mike Hamburg, by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Wanted - Old Broadheads and Fish Points
Bob Wolter (402) 502-6586
bwolter1@cox.net

Forward your ‘Wanted’ or ‘For Sale’ ad to Mike
Hamburg by the 15th of each month.

Upcoming shoots at ALA

Dec.6th&7th Arkie Hall Toys for Tot’s Shoot

November News Letter

2008-10-27T09:26:00.000-07:00

November Events
Nov. 2 Monthly Club Shoot, 450 Round
Nov. 6 Monthly Meeting 7:30pm

*** 2008 WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on SHOOTER, not just club members.

November Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, Nov. 6th at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

New Time for Bowhunter League

The starting time for Bowhunter league has been changed to 7:15 by Dave Shumway. Please note the new time!

Speaking of Awards

When you shoot a Robin Hood during the league, please let Dale Dobbins know so we can give you the award that was made for this.

Thanks
Thanks go out to Doug Harwick and Dave Mirowski who put up fresh cardboard on the Target Wall before the season started.

Fall League
League is running with 4 Teams of 3. There’s still time to join, contact Dale Dobbins.

Elections

The following Officer and Board positions are up for re-election at our December 2008 club meeting.
You must bring your valid membership card in order to vote. The nominees are listed after each position:
President - Karen Larsen
Recording Secretary / Treasurer - Ray Hatfield
Corresponding Secretary - Mike Hamburg
Membership Chair - Dave Mirowski
Registration Chair - Dale Dobbins
Range Captain – David Bray
1-year Board Member (3 openings) – Terry Bennett, George McGoldrick, Michael Terrell
2-year Board Member (1 opening) – Jim Gellner

August Club Shoot

Our August Club Shoot was held in conjunction with the Club Picnic Aug.3 Winners will be announced at the Banquet

Hunting and Fishing Days

There were 40+ Shooters that came out to the 3D at Silver Springs. Winners will be notified.

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to, Mike Hamburg, by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Wanted - Old Broadheads and Fish Points
Bob Wolter (402) 502-6586
bwolter1@cox.net

Forward your ‘Wanted’ or ‘For Sale’ ad to Mike
Hamburg by the 15th of each month.

Upcoming shoots at ALA

Dec.6th&7th Arkie Hall Toys for Tot’s Shoot
Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face. NO BROADHEADS!

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore
July 26-27 Outdoor 3-D
Aug 10 28 Field Round
Aug 30-31 Outdoor 3-D
For details, go to: http://www.kishwaukeearchers.org/

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
For information, go to:
http://www.chicagobowhunters.org/

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-5573

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For information, contact Ed Devries at
http://by101fd.bay101.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&a=3278f80b41291bf3dd8febab600ebac28a609c997644c1aba9868c3a4c530e30&mailto=1&to=ed.devries@sbcglobal.net&msg=AD72D9B3-CF92-43D3-94C4-6BD7D900748C&start=0&len=6452&src=&type=x or [630]327-2805
http://www.illinoisbowfishing.com/.

September 2008 Newsletter

2008-10-06T22:37:00.000-07:00

September Events
Sept. 2 Qualifying starts Fall 450 League
Sept. 4 Monthly Meeting 7:30pm
Sept. 7 Monthly Club Shoot, 450 Round
Sept. 27-28 3D Shoot, Silver Springs S.P.

*** 2008 WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on SHOOTER, not just club members.

September Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 7th at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

New Time for Bowhunter League

The starting time for Bowhunter league has been changed to 7:15 by Dave Shumway. Please note the new time!

Speaking of Awards

When you shoot a Robin Hood during the league, please let Dale Dobbins know so we can give you the award that was made for this.

Fall League Starts

Sept. 2 will be the start of Qualifying for the 450 League. Competion will begin Oct.6 and run for either 9 or 10 weeks depending on participants.

August Club Shoot

Our August Club Shoot was held in conjunction with the Club Picnic Aug.3 Winners will be announced at the Banquet

Hunting and Fishing Days

Silver Springs State Park, Yorkville IL Sept 27-28 Auroraland Archers 3-D Animal Shoot 8am-2pm

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to, Mike Hamburg, by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Wanted - Old Broadheads and Fish Points
Bob Wolter (402) 502-6586
bwolter1@cox.net

Forward your ‘Wanted’ or ‘For Sale’ ad to Mike
Hamburg by the 15th of each month.

Upcoming shoots at ALA

August 3 Club Championship Target
Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face. NO BROADHEADS!

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore
July 26-27 Outdoor 3-D
Aug 10 28 Field Round
Aug 30-31 Outdoor 3-D
For details, go to: www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
For information, go to:
www.chicagobowhunters.org

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-5573

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-2805
www.illinoisbowfishing.com.

August 2008 Newsletter

2008-10-06T22:35:00.000-07:00

August Events

Aug 3- Club Championship Target Round 8am
Aug 3- Club Picnic 11am-?
Aug 7- Club Meeting 7:30pm

*** 2008 WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on SHOOTER, not just club members.

August Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, Aug 7th at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

New Time for Bowhunter League

The starting time for Bowhunter league has been changed to 7:15 by Dave Shumway. Please note the new time!

Speaking of Awards

If you shot a Robin Hood during the last two leagues, please let Dale Dobbins know so we can give you the award that was made for this.

Club Championship
The Target Round will be held the morning of the Club Picnic, August 3rd.
The 3D leg of the Club Championship was held on the weekend of the MAC shoot May31-June 1

July Club Shoot

Our July Club Shoot was supposed to be on
Sunday July 6. But due to a management snafu it didn’t happen. Come out for the Aug 3 shoot.

Hunting and Fishing Days

Silver Springs State Park, Yorkville IL Sept 27-28 Auroraland Archers 3-D Animal Shoot 8am-2pm

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to, Mike Hamburg, by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Wanted - Old Broadheads and Fish Points
Bob Wolter (402) 502-6586
bwolter1@cox.net

Forward your ‘Wanted’ or ‘For Sale’ ad to Mike
Hamburg by the 15th of each month.

Upcoming shoots at ALA

August 3 Club Championship Target
Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face. NO BROADHEADS!

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore
July 26-27 Outdoor 3-D
Aug 10 28 Field Round
Aug 30-31 Outdoor 3-D
For details, go to: www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
For information, go to:
www.chicagobowhunters.org

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-5573

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-2805
www.illinoisbowfishing.com.

July 2008 Newsletter

2008-10-06T22:32:00.000-07:00

July Events (sneak peek)

July 3- Club Meeting 7:30pm
July 6- Club Shoot 8am-1pm Bowling has been proposed so now there is another chance to try this Game.

*** 2008 WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on SHOOTER, not just club members.

July Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, July 3rd at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

An Open House at Blackwell

There will be another Open House July 19th at the Archery Range at Blackwell F.P. in Warrenville. This was a good time last year and we could use some help in the booth with the opportunity to shoot their range. Ask Dale or Ray for more info.

New Time for Bowhunter League

The starting time for Bowhunter league has been changed to 7:15 by Dave Shumway. Please note the new time!

An Update

Dale has informed me that the Club Awards Wall has been updated and returned.

Speaking of Awards

If you shot a Robin Hood during the last two leagues, please let Dale Dobbins know so we can give you the award that was made for this.

Club Championship
The 3D leg of the Club Championship was held on the weekend of the MAC shoot May31-June 1

The Target Round will be held the morning of the Club Picnic, August 3rd.

June Club Shoot

Our June Club Shoot was held on Saturday & Sunday May 31 + June1 in conjunction with the MAC Shoot held at Aurora West F.P. Results will be available at the Meeting July 3rd.

New Archery Game!

There has been proposed a new game of Bowling suggested using the 450 face and having two person teams like the regular game. You will have the choice to shoot one or two arrows in order to make a strike or spare. Any input or questions go to Dale Dobbins

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to, Mike Hamburg, by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Wanted - Old Broadheads and Fish Points
Bob Wolter (402) 502-6586
bwolter1@cox.net

Forward your ‘Wanted’ or ‘For Sale’ ad to Mike
Hamburg by the 15th of each month.

Upcoming shoots at ALA

August 3 Club Championship Target
Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore
June 28-29 Outdoor 3-D
For details, go to: www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
For information, go to:
www.chicagobowhunters.org

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-5573

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-2805
www.illinoisbowfishing.com.

Kune 2008 Newsletter

2008-10-06T22:29:00.000-07:00

*** 2008 WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on the counter. This requirement applies to EVERY SHOOTER, not just club members.

June Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, June 5th at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

New Time for Bowhunter League

The starting time for Bowhunter league has been changed to 7:15 by Dave Shumway. Please note the new time!

Speaking of Awards

If you shot a Robin Hood during the last two leagues, please let Dale Dobbins know so we can give you the award that was made for this.

Club Championship
The 3D leg of the Club Championship will be held on the weekend of the MAC shoot May31-June 1
The Target Round will be held the morning of the Club Picnic, August 3rd.

May Club Shoot

Our May Club shoot was held on Sunday, May 3.
This was the first time for the game of Bowling and the results are as follows.
1st Dave Shumway & Paul Pizzo 145,144,179=468
2nd Dave Bray & Ray Hatfield 147,130,95=372
3rd Jim Gellner & Jason Wesbrock 121,88,99=308
A lot of fun was had, and a wish that more had participated.

New Archery Game!

There has been proposed a new game of Bowling suggested using the 450 face and having two person teams like the regular game. You will have the choice to shoot one or two arrows in order to make a strike or spare. Any input or questions go to Dale Dobbins

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to, Mike Hamburg, by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Wanted - Old Broadheads and Fish Points
Bob Wolter (402) 502-6586
bwolter1@cox.net

Forward your ‘Wanted’ or ‘For Sale’ ad to Mike
Hamburg by the 15th of each month.

Upcoming shoots at ALA

May 31- June 1 Club Championship 3D
August 3 Club Championship Target
Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore
June 28-29 Outdoor 3-D
For details, go to: www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
For information, go to:
www.chicagobowhunters.org

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-5573

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-2805
www.illinoisbowfishing.com.

May 2008 Newsletter

2008-10-06T22:25:00.000-07:00

May Events (sneak peek)

May4 - Club Shoot, Bowling! Come and try it!
May1- Club Meeting 7:30pm
May 31-June 1 MAC Shoot at Aurora West Forest Preserve. This will be the 3D leg of the Club Championship.

*** 2008 WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on the counter. This requirement applies to EVERY SHOOTER, not just club members.

May Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, May 1 at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

New Time for Bowhunter League

The starting time for Bowhunter league has been changed to 7:15 by Dave Shumway. Please note the new time!

Annual Awards Banquet

The Awards Banquet was held at Fisherman’s Inn on April 20, about 50 people attended. Awards were as follows;
Fall 450 League
1st Place
Team4 Ray Hatfield, Priest Walker
2nd Place
Team 1 Dave Mirowski, Gary Awalt

3rd Place
Team 3 Mike Hamburg, Shanon McEacheron

Winter 300 League
1st Place
Team 2 Dave Shumway, Don Libberton, Gary Awalt, Jim Lazowski, Shanon McEacheron, & Kevin Wick.
2nd Place
Team 1 Doug Harwick Bill Berger Dave Ward Kami Kiss Lester Irwin & Karen Larsen.

Winter League Shoot-off
High Score with Handicap
Mike Terrell, who won with # of X’s
High Scratch Score
Dave Shumway

Rollie Mantzke Cub and Youth Award
This went to Shanon McEacheron

John Lippold Outstanding Service(N/Shooter)
Dale Dobbins was the recipient

Dave Treest Outstanding Club Member
Went to Ray Hatfield

Myron Rutledge Lifetime Achievement Award
Was awarded to Dave Shumway

Speaking of Awards

If you shot a Robin Hood during the last two leagues, please let Dale Dobbins know so we can give you the award that was made for this.

Thanks from Dale

Dale Dobbins would like to Thank All that supported him during his Hospital stay recently.
Club Championship
The 3D leg of the Club Championship will be held on the weekend of the MAC shoot May31-June 1
The Target Round will be held the morning of the Club Picnic, August 3rd.

Finally Februarys’ Bailey Shoot!!
This was missed at the Banquet but the Winners of the Jim Bailey Memorial Team Shoot were;
1st Place
Ray Hatfield 183
Dave Bray 170
2nd Place
Dave Shumway 191
Dave Mirowski 107

April Club Shoot

Our April Club shoot was held on Sunday, Apr 6. This was an IBO Paper Animal Round. Due to the lack of shooters this was deemed a fun shoot.

New Archery Game!

There has been proposed a new game of Bowling suggested using the 450 face and having two person teams like the regular game. You will have the choice to shoot one or two arrows in order to make a strike or spare. Any input or questions go to Dale Dobbins

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to, Mike Hamburg, by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Wanted - Old Broadheads and Fish Points
Bob Wolter (402) 502-6586
bwolter1@cox.net

Forward your ‘Wanted’ or ‘For Sale’ ad to Mike
Hamburg by the 15th of each month.

Upcoming shoots at ALA

April 6 – Paper Animal Round
May 31- June 1 Club Championship 3D
August 3 Club Championship Target
Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore
May 24-25 Outdoor 3-D
June 28-29 Outdoor 3-D
For details, go to: www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
For information, go to:
www.chicagobowhunters.org

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-5573

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-2805www.illinoisbowfishing.com

April Newsletter

2008-04-12T11:02:00.000-07:00

April Events

Apr. 3– Club Meeting 7:30
Apr. 6- Club /shoot, IBO Paper Animal Round

May Events (sneak peek)

May4 - Club Shoot, Bowling! Come and try it!
May1- Club Meeting 7:30pm
May 31-June 1 MAC Shoot at Aurora West Forest Preserve (tentative pending F.P. approval).

*** 2008 WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on the counter. This requirement applies to EVERY SHOOTER, not just club members.

March Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, April 3 at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

April Club Shoot

Our April Club shoot will be Sunday, Apr 6 from 8 – 2. This will be an IBO Paper Animal Round.

March Club Shoot Results

The Freeman round was better attended with 9 shooters participating. Results as follows

1st. Paul Pizzo 296
2nd. Tom Havel 291
3rd. Ray Hatfield 290
Dave Shumway 285
Mike Hamburg 284
Dave Mirowski 277
Dave Bray 276
Ray Caruso 239
Bob Stehlin 183
Congratulations to ALL!

Winter 300 League

Winter League is Finished! The results will be announced at the Banquet

Wild Game Dinner

The Wild Game Dinner was held March 15 and although the turnout was smaller than last year there was more than enough food to be enjoyed.
Thanks go out to Bill and Randi Balt for the prep and cooking. To the Grilling Team, thanks to, Russ, Terry, Dave, and Chris. For setting up the Clubhouse for the WGD, Thanks go out to Ray, Karen, Dave, Russ and Dale. Special thanks go out to De Wilcox for running the Raffles. Lastly to all the folks that stayed and helped tear down the tables and chairs I didn’t get all the names, but a Thanks goes out to all that helped.

New Archery Game!

There has been proposed a new game of Bowling suggested using the 450 face and having two person teams like the regular game. You will have the choice to shoot one or two arrows in order to make a strike or spare. Any impute or questions go to Dale Dobbins

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to Mike Hamburg by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Wanted - Old Broadheads and Fish Points
Bob Wolter (402) 502-6586
bwolter1@cox.net

Carter Back Tension Release - SOLUTION 2.5
Red - $75 - Ray Hatfield (630) 907-9645
rchatfield@hotmail.com

Forward your ‘Wanted’ or ‘For Sale’ ad to Mike
Hamburg by the 15th of each month.

Upcoming shoots at ALA

April 6 – Paper Animal Round
Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face

Kishwaukee Archers – Sycamore
March 28 – 29 - 3rd Indoor 3-D Qualifier
April 19 – 20 - Indoor 3-D Championship May 24-25 Outdoor 3-D
June 28-29 Outdoor 3-D
For details, go to: www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
For information, go to:
www.chicagobowhunters.org

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-557

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-280
www.illinoisbowfishing.com.

ALA Club Contacts

Russ Kunes - President
(630) 699-8940
Dave Shumway - Vice President
(630) 879-0878
Ray Hatfield - Recording Secretary/Treasurer
(630) 907-9645
rchatfield@hotmail.com
Mike Hamburg - Correspondence Secretary
(847) 772-2283 cell
burgsbike@msn.com
Dave Mirowski - Membership Chairperson
(630) 801-7531
Davidwaynesteven@earthlink.net
David Bray - Range Captain
(630) 202-5757
dabulleye@sbcglobal.net
Dale Dobbins - Registration Chair
(630) 892-2541

March 2008 Newsletter

2008-02-27T08:05:00.000-08:00

March Events

Mar. 2- Club /shoot, Freeman Round
Note: Special Start Time!
Mar. 6 – Club Meeting 7:30

April Events (sneak peek)

April 6- Club Shoot, IBO Paper Animal Round
This sounded like fun, let’s see some Faces!!!

*** 2008 WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on the counter. This requirement applies to EVERY SHOOTER, not just club members.

March Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, March 6 at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

March Club Shoot

Our March Club shoot will be Sunday, March 2 from 9 – 2. This will be a Freeman Round which necessitates a single starting time of 10:00am.

Jim Bailey 3-D Team Shoot

With only 4 participants the Jim Bailey 3D Team Shoot was won by Dave & Dave, or was it Dave & Ray?

Winter 300 League
Winter League is going well with 24 shooters spread across 4 teams that are going into the 6th week as I write. If you have not paid in full, the costs will be $39 and $19.50 respectively. Contact Dale Dobbins at (630) 464-6845.

Post Winter 300 League Shoot-Off!

To cap off our ALA Winter League, a special Shoot-off will be held for any Winter League member choosing to participate.

Here are the Highlights:

*Open to anyone who shot the ALA Winter League
*Shooters may use either 1-spot or 5-spot
*There will be a single line time- Friday, March 28 at 7:30pm at Lippold
*Lane assignment will be by drawing
*The TOP GUN AWARD will be for the highest Scratch Score
*The HIGH WITH HANDICAP AWARD will be for the highest score using each competitors end-of-league handicap
*Results will be announced at the Annual Awards Banquet
*Only shoot-off competitors may shoot at this time (NO OPEN SHOOTING)

Pre-registration would be appreciated, but is not required. Please contact Dale Dobbins to pre-register

Meat Donations needed

March 15 is the date for the Wild Game Dinner H’ors D at 5:30 Dinner at 6 pm. As always meat donations are needed, especially Duck Rabbit, Squirrel and Pheasant. Also we could use some raffle prizes. Contact Mike Hamburg or Bill Balt.

Monday Bowhunter Night

Monday night 3D is running again. Start time is 7:30 and is open to all Bowhunters. Contact Dave Shumway.

Level 2 Instructor Training

A Level 2 Instructor training class will be held in early 2008. If interested, contact Russ Kunes at (630) 699-8940. This 2 day training will be held on a Saturday and Sunday.

2008 ITAA State Target Indoor Championship
The results are attached to the electronic form as a PDF file. Mailed forms will have a page.

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

Freeman Round Clarification

The Freeman Round (March) will have a single line time of 10:00 AM so all shooters must be ready to begin at that time. It consists of 3 ends at 10 yards, 4 ends at 15 yards, and 5 ends at 20 yards, with 5 arrows per end.

News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to Mike Hamburg by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Wanted - Old Broadheads
Bob Wolter (402) 502-6586
bwolter1@cox.net

Carter Back Tension Release - SOLUTION 2.5
Red - $75 - Ray Hatfield (630) 907-9645
rchatfield@hotmail.com

Forward your ‘Wanted’ or ‘For Sale’ ad to Mike
Hamburg by the 15th of each month.

Upcoming shoots at ALA

April 6 – Paper Animal Round
Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face

Kishwaukee Archers - Sycamore
Jan 20 – March 30 - Sun. indoor 3-D league
Feb. 29 - March 2 - 2nd Indoor 3-D Qualifier
March 28 – 29 - 3rd Indoor 3-D Qualifier
April 19 – 20 - Indoor 3-D Championship
For details, go to: www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
For information, go to:
www.chicagobowhunters.org

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-557

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-280
www.illinoisbowfishing.com.

February Newsletter

2008-01-23T19:08:00.000-08:00

February Events

Feb. 3 – Jim Bailey 3-D Team 8 – 2
Feb. 7 – Club Meeting – 7:30
Feb. 9 – ITAA Indoor State Tournament
Feb 17 – Youth Shoot 600 round – age 1-17 - $3
Line times are 9:00 & 1:00 please pre-register

March Events (sneak peek)

March 1 – Club shoot - Freeman Round
March 6 – Club Meeting – 7:30

*** 2008 WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on the counter. This requirement applies to EVERY SHOOTER, not just club members.

February Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, February 7 at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

February Club Shoot

Our February Club shoot will be Sunday, February 3 from 8 – 2. It will be our annual Jim Bailey 3-D Team Shoot.

ITAA Indoor State Tournament

Chicagoland JOAD will be hosting the ITAA State Indoor Championships at ALA on Feb 9, 2008 Tournament info and registration is online at their website: www.chicagolandjoad.org. Space is limited so preregister early.

IAA State 600 Qualifier
There were 31 Shooters that participated but you’ll have to ask Dale Dobbbins for the results.

Winter 300 League
Winter League has started with 23 shooters spread across 4 teams that will shoot for 9 weeks. As a reminder, league cost is $30 for adult or $15 for a child under 12 years of age if it is paid in full by Feb 22. If not paid by in full by then, the costs will be $39 and $19.50 respectively. Contact Dale Dobbins at (630) 464-6845.

Nomination Slate for January Elections

Results of our January election are:

Vice President
Dave Shumway

Correspondence Secretary
Mike Hamburg

Registration
Dale Dobbins

2 year Board Member
Priest Walker

1 year Board Member
Terry Bennett
Kami Kiss
Karen Larsen
George McGoldrick

Thanks to all that volunteered, and “VOTED”

New Range Captain Appointment

With Beth Stehlin having moved to Wyoming we need to thank her for past service. We wish her & Bob well and know that they will be missed at ALA. Dave Bray has accepted an appointment to that position or the rest of the term.

Meat Donations needed

Keep the date of March 15 open for the Wild Game Dinner H’ors D at 5:30 Dinner at 6 pm. As always meat donations are needed, especially Duck Rabbit, Squirrel and Pheasant. Contact Mike Hamburg or Bill Balt.

Monday Bowhunter League

Monday night 3D has begun. Start time is 7:30. Contact Dave Shumway.

Level 2 Instructor Training

A Level 2 Instructor training class will be held in early 2008. If interested, contact Russ Kunes at (630) 699-8940. This 2 day training will be held on a Saturday and Sunday.

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

Freeman Round Clarification

The Freeman Round (March) will have a single line time of 10:00 AM so all shooters must be ready to begin at that time. It consists of 3 ends at 10 yards, 4 ends at 15 yards, and 5 ends at 20 yards, with 5 arrows per end.

News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Wanted - Old Broadheads
Bob Wolter (402) 502-6586
bwolter1@cox.net

Carter Back Tension Release - SOLUTION 2.5
Red - $75 - Ray Hatfield (630) 907-9645
rchatfield@hotmail.com

Forward your ‘Wanted’ or ‘For Sale’ ad to Mike
Hamburg by the 15th of each month.

Upcoming shoots at ALA

Feb. 3 – Jim Bailey 3-D Team Shoot 8 – 2
Feb. 9 – JOAD ITAA Indoor State Tournament
Feb 17 – Youth Shoot – 600 round
March 1 – Freeman Round (10/15/20 yards)
- single line time of 10:00 AM
April 6 – Paper Animal Round

Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face

Kishwaukee Archers - Sycamore
Jan 20 – March 30 - Sun. indoor 3-D league
Feb 1 – 3 - 1st Indoor 3-D Qualifier
Feb. 29 - March 2 - 2nd Indoor 3-D Qualifier
March 28 – 29 - 3rd Indoor 3-D Qualifier
April 19 – 20 - Indoor 3-D Championship
For details, go to: www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
For information, go to:
www.chicagobowhunters.org

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-557

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-280
www.illinoisbowfishing.com.

January Newsletter

2008-01-05T08:36:00.001-08:00

January Events

Jan. 3– Club Meeting – 7:30
Jan. 6 – Monthly club shoot 9 - 2
Jan. 12 & 13 – IAA State Qualifier - 600 Round
Jan. 21 – Bowhunter League begins
Jan. 23 – Winter 300 League begins

February Events (sneak peek)

Feb. 3 – Jim Bailey 3-D Team Shoot 8 – 2
Feb. 7 – Club Meeting – 7:30
Feb 17 – Youth Shoot 600 round – age 1-17 - $3
Line times are 9:00 & 1:00 please pre-register

*** 2008 WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on the counter. This requirement applies to EVERY SHOOTER, not just club members.

December “TOYS FOR TOTS” Results

Many thanks to the 15 club & non-club members who brought toys in for this worthy cause. And special thanks to Dale Dobbins and Russ Kunes who respectively managed registration and the kitchen each day.

December IAA 300 Qualifier Results

Thanks to the 22 shooters who participated in this event. Thanks also to Dale Dobbins & Russ Kunes who respectively ran the shoot and ran the kitchen each day.

January Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, January 3 at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

January Club Shoot

Our January Club shoot will be Sunday, January 6 from 8 – 2. It will be a 501 Dart game.

IAA State 600 Qualifier

ALA will host an IAA State Qualifier 600 Round on Jan. 12 & 13. Pre-registration is requested to ensure you a line position. Line times will be 9:00 and 1:00. Cost is $5 for Cub & Youth, $10 for Adult & Young Adult, or $20 maximum per Family. To pre-register, contact Dale Dobbins at (630) 464-6845.

Winter 300 League

Our winter league will be a 300 round. Three qualifier scores must be turned in by January 14. Actual competition will begin January 23. If paid in full by Feb 22, total cost will be $30 for an adult or $15 for a child under 12 years of age. If not paid by in full by then, the costs will be $39 and $19.50 respectively. Contact Dale Dobbins at (630) 464-6845.

By-Law Addition Approved by Board

The following By-Law addition, proposed by Russell Kunes, has been approved by the ALA Board

In the instance that Aurorland Archers, in the November club meeting, do not have a quorum, so the club is not capable of getting Nominations for the new board, and the Nominating Committee has a slate to present, then the Board in office at the time can approve the slate. Then the slate can be presented in the Newsletter and then voted on at the next meeting that there is a quorum at.

Nomination Slate for January Elections

The slate of candidates, approved by the ALA Board of Directors, for our upcoming election is presented below. In order to vote in that election, YOU MUST BRING YOUR VALID ALA MEMBERSHIP CARD.

Our slate of candidates is:

Vice President
Dave Shumway

Correspondence Secretary
Mike Hamburg

Registration
Dale Dobbins

1 year Board Member (4 positions)
Terry Bennett
Kami Kiss
Karen Larsen
George McGoldrick

2 year Board Member
Priest Walker

Thanks to the Election Nomination Committee of Russ Kunes & Dave Mirowski. Election Committee Chair is Ray Hatfield.

ALA Fall League

Our Fall 450 League is now over. Results will be announced at our Annual Banquet in April.

Meat Donations needed

Meat donations are needed for our upcoming Wild Game Dinner - contact Mike Hamburg
Monday 3D

Monday night 3D will begin January 21. Start time is 7:30. Contact Dave Shumway.

Level 2 Instructor Training

A Level 2 Instructor training class will be held in early 2008. If interested, contact Russ Kunes at (630) 699-8940. This 2 day training will be held on a Saturday and Sunday.

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
$5.00 for non club members
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

Outdoors Web Site

The web site MyHuntingRoom.com, is an online network for avid outdoorsmen. The site is free and was put together because of a love for hunting and fishing along with the desire for this way of life to be around for our children and grandchildren. With nearly 1,600 members in 6 months this site is quickly becoming the largest social network for hunters, anglers, and outdoorsmen. Both personal and club profiles may be created, and club events may be posted there as well.
Freeman Round Clarification

The Freeman Round (March) will have a single line time of 10:00 AM so all shooters must be ready to begin at that time. It consists of 3 ends at 10 yards, 4 ends at 15 yards, and 5 ends at 20 yards, with 5 arrows per end.

News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Wanted - Old Broadheads
Bob Wolter (402) 502-6586
bwolter1@cox.net

Carter Back Tension Release - SOLUTION 2.5
Red - $75 - Ray Hatfield (630) 907-9645
rchatfield@hotmail.com

Specialty Super Stix 4-rod Stabilizer - Blue 24 inch with built in Quick Disconnect & Navcom sliding weight for balance & energy absorption - 9.8 oz - $75 - Ray Hatfield (630) 907-9645 - rchatfield@hotmail.com

Forward your ‘Wanted’ or ‘For Sale’ ad to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Upcoming shoots at ALA

Jan. 6 – 501 Dart Game 8 – 2
Jan 12 & 13 – IAA State Qualifier 600 Round
Feb. 3 – Jim Bailey 3-D Team Shoot 8 – 2
Feb 17 – Youth Shoot – 600 round
March 4 – Freeman Round (10/15/20 yards)
- single line time of 10:00 AM
April 1 – Paper Animal Round
Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face

Kishwaukee Archers - Sycamore
Jan 20 – March 30 - Sun. indoor 3-D league
Feb 1 – 3 - 1st Indoor 3-D Qualifier
Feb. 29 - March 2 - 2nd Indoor 3-D Qualifier
March 28 – 29 - 3rd Indoor 3-D Qualifier
April 19 – 20 - Indoor 3-D Championship
For details, go to: http://www.kishwaukeearchers.org/

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
For information, go to:
http://www.chicagobowhunters.org/

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-557

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For information, contact Ed Devries at
http://by101fd.bay101.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&a=3278f80b41291bf3dd8febab600ebac28a609c997644c1aba9868c3a4c530e30&mailto=1&to=ed.devries@sbcglobal.net&msg=AD72D9B3-CF92-43D3-94C4-6BD7D900748C&start=0&len=6452&src=&type=x or [630]327-280
http://www.illinoisbowfishing.com/.

December Newsletter

2007-11-27T15:16:00.000-08:00

December Events

December 1 & 2– Toys for Tots club shoot
December 6 – Club Meeting – 7:30
Dec. 15 & 16 – IAA State Qualifier - 300 Round

January Events (sneak peek)

January 3– Club Meeting – 7:30
January 6 – Monthly club shoot 9 - 2
Jan 12 & 13 – IAA State Qualifier - 600 Round

*** 2007 WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on the counter. This requirement applies to EVERY SHOOTER, not just club members.

December “TOYS FOR TOTS” Shoot

Our December 1 & 2 club shoot will be the annual Arkie Hall Memorial Toys for Tots shoot. Entry each day is an unwrapped $10 uni-sex toy. The Saturday shoot will be a 600 round and the Sunday shoot will be a 3-D animal round. Shoot time each day will be 8:00 – 2:00.

December Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, December 6 at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

IAA State Qualifier

ALA will host an IAA State Qualifier 300 Round on Dec. 15 & 16. Pre-registration is requested to ensure you a line position. Line times will be 9:00 and 1:00. To pre-register, contact Dale Dobbins.

Club Election Process has begun

Election Committee members Dave Mirowski and Russ Kunes are preparing the slate of candidates.

The following positions are up for election: Vice President, Correspondence Secretary, Registration Chairman, 2-year Board (1 position) and 1-year Board (4 positions).

NOTE – because there was no meeting in November, the following schedule reflects a 1 month push out in the Election Schedule:

Nov/Dec – Committee presents slate to Board
Dec. mtg –Slate presented at general club mtg
Jan. mtg – Hold elections

Election Committee Chair is Ray Hatfield.

ALA Fall League

Fall 450 League is moving along quite well. Final scores must be to Dale Dobbins by Sunday December 16.

Monday 3D

Monday night 3D is being suspended until January. Thanks much to Dave Shumway for running this for the past 10 months.

Meat Donations needed

Planning for our next Wild Game Dinner has begun. If you can donate any meat to it, please contact Mike Hamburg.

Level 2 Instructor Training

Several people seem interested in attending a Level 2 Instructor training but it probably will not be held until late 2007 or early 2008. If interested, please call Russ Kunes at (630) 699-8940 with your availability. This 2 day training will be held on a Saturday and Sunday.

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.
The Non-Member Practice fee is $5 per session.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Forward any news items to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

Brand New 2007 Bush Hog ATV. Valued at $1,800.00. Any reasonable offer will be considered. Contact: Gary Awalt (630)940-4807

If you have an archery item for sale, or are looking for something, please forward your ad to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Upcoming shoots at ALA

Dec. 1 & 2 – Arkie Hall Memorial Toys for Tots
Dec. 15 & 16 – IAA State Qualifier 300 Round
Jan. 6 – 450 Round 9 – 2
Jan 12 & 13 – IAA State Qualifier 600 Round
Feb. 3 – Jim Bailey 3-D Team Shoot 8 – 2
Feb 17 – Youth Shoot – 600 round

Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face

Kishwaukee Archers - Sycamore
For details, go to:
www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
For information, go to: www.chicagobowhunters.org

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-557

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-280
www.illinoisbowfishing.com.

ALA Club Contacts

Russ Kunes - President
(630) 699-8940
Dave Shumway - Vice President
(630) 879-0878
Ray Hatfield - Recording Secretary/Treasurer
(630) 907-9645
rchatfield@hotmail.com
Vacant - Correspondence Secretary
Dave Mirowski - Membership Chairperson
(630) 801-7531
Davidwaynesteven@earthlink.net
Beth Stehlin - Range Captain
(630) 293-5283
Dale Dobbins - Registration Chair
(630) 892-2541
(630) 464-6845 cell
Jim Gellner - 2 Year Board Member
(847) 429-1064
Mike Hamburg - 2 Year Board Member
(847) 772-2283
David Bray - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 202-5757
Kami Kiss - 1 Year Board Member
(815) 254-4494
Priest Walker - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 690-2697
Terry Bennett - 1 Year Board Member
(630)

November Newsletter

2007-10-30T19:49:00.000-07:00

November Events

November 1 – Club Meeting – 7:30
November 4 – Monthly club shoot

December Events (sneak peek)

December 1 & 2 – Monthly club shoot
December 6 – Club Meeting – 7:30

*** 2007 WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on the counter. This requirement applies to EVERY SHOOTER, not just club members.

November Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

November Club Shoot

Our next club shoot will be on Sunday Nov. 4. This will be a Dart Face round. Please come out and join the fun.

Board Appointment

Because of his move out of state, Bob Stehlin has resigned from the ALA Board. The Board has appointed Terry Bennett to Bob’s vacated position. Thank you for your past service Bob, and welcome to you Terry.

ALA Fall League

Fall 450 League on the multi-colored 40 cm target face began on October 9. There are 11 shooters spread across 6 teams. Please remember that the cost is $30 if paid in full by Tuesday, Nov. 13 for the 3 qualifiers and 10 competitive scores. If your money is not in Dale Dobbins hands by then, the cost will be $39. If 12 or under, the cost is only $15, if paid by Nov. 13. Contact Dale Dobbins with any questions.

Club Election Process has begun

As of this date, Election Committee members Dave Mirowski and Russ Kunes are preparing the slate of candidates.

The following positions are up for election: Vice President, Correspondence Secretary, Registration Chairman, 2-year Board (1 position) and 1-year Board (4 positions).

If you’d like to make a nomination, contact either Dave or Russ prior to November 1.

The ongoing election schedule is:

Oct/Nov – Committee presents slate to Board
Nov. mtg –Slate presented at general club mtg
Dec. mtg – Hold elections

Election Committee Chair is Ray Hatfield.

NIHFD - oops

In addition to those club members listed in last months newsletter for helping out at NIHF Days, Dale Dobbins assisted with 3D range pick up. Thanks Dale.

Olympic Trials
ALA and Chicagoland JOAD alumni Stephanie Miller competed at the first nomination shoot of the 2008 Olympic Trials held in Conyers, GA from September 27-30, 2007. The field of 38 women was cut to the top 16 after the first day. The next two days consisted of 15 round robin matches among the top 16 competitors in the men's and women's division. Stephanie finished in 12th place overall. After graduating from Columbia University in New York in May of 2007, Stephanie was finally able to focus on training full-time, putting in 44 hours a week to catch up with her competition, most of whom are full-time athletes. She will continue to train with her coach Ron McCormick and will compete in the second nomination shoot in April, 2008 as a member of the 2008 Olympic Trials Shadow Team, where the field will be cut to the top 8. Links to results and photos: http://www.gaarchery.org http://www.usarchery.org http://www.chicagolandjoad.org http://tournamentarchery.com/OlympicTrials.htm

Monday 3D

Monday night 3D is being suspended until January. Thanks much to Dave Shumway for running this for the past 10 months.

Meat Donations needed

Planning for our next Wild Game Dinner has begun. If you can donate any meat to it, please contact Mike Hamburg.

Level 2 Instructor Training

Several people seem interested in attending a Level 2 Instructor training but it probably will not be held until late 2007 or early 2008. If interested, please call Russ Kunes at (630) 699-8940 with your availability. This 2 day training will be held on a Saturday and Sunday.

Bowfishing

Attached as a separate page to this newsletter is an article provided by Ed Devries about the Bowfishing Association of Illinois. Please check it out and contact Ed if interested.

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.
The Non-Member Practice fee is $5 per session.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Please forward news items to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.
Classified Ads

Brand New 2007 Bush Hog ATV
Valued at $1800.00 - Make an offer.
Contact: Gary Awalt (630)940-4807

If you have an archery item for sale, or are looking for something, please forward your ad to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Upcoming shoots at ALA

Nov. 4 – Dart Game - 8 – 2
Nov. 11 – Don Branson Memorial Turkey Trot
Dec. 1 & 2 – Arkie Hall Memorial Toys for Tots
Dec. 15 & 16 – IAA State Qualifier 300 Round
Jan. 6 – 450 round 9 – 2
Jan 12 & 13 – IAA State Qualifier 600 Round
Feb. 2 – Jim Bailey 3-D Team Shoot 8 – 2
Feb 17 – Youth Shoot – 600 round
Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face

Kishwaukee Archers - Sycamore
For details, go to:
www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
Sat. Nov. 10 - Turkey Shoot
For information, go to: www.chicagobowhunters.org

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-557

Bowfishing Association of Illinois
For information, contact Ed Devries at
ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or [630]327-280
www.illinoisbowfishing.com.

Bowfishing Anyone?

The following information was provided by Ed Devries of the Bowfishing Association of Illinois.
The Bowfishing Assoc. of Illinois has been around since early 05. We are a 100% free club supported by fund raisers and member donations when needed. We keep it free for one reason, get more people interested in trying bowfishing and supporting it. That is our main objective. Getting more Illinois sportsmen involved in the sport. We participate in several youth events a year including the US Sportsmans Alliance Trailblazer program, NWTF Jakes days, the Northern Ill. Conservation Clubs youth event and two of our own events done with the Illinois and Indiana DNRs. We also run a large bowfishing range at the Northern Illinois Hunting and Fishing Days event. That one is getting bigger every year. At most of the events we set up a on the water bowfishing range where participants can shoot actual bowfishing equipment and learn about the sport . At our youth events we shoot at a range and then actually take the kids out on the boats looking for fish. We also do numerous seminars and bowfishing workshops in all the Bass Pro stores and several Gander mountain stores. We have several tournaments every year, mostly in the N. Illinois area but we also do one at Shelbyville and N/W Indiana. Most of these are done at places where guys with boats or those bowfishing from shore can participate. They are always a lot of fun with lots of door prizes given at each....and food! Last years State Championship was at Henry on the Ill. River. Innerloc broadhead co. gave us $500 for the person who shot the biggest fish with their points. We also had a huge door prize list worth over $2000, including 2 bows, lots of points arrows reels and anything you could imagine. This years shoots will be at Grass LakeIllinois RiverKankakee RiverLasalle F&W area [indy]Fish Lake [indy]Shelbyvilleand lots of other fun get together shoots all over. Like I said, we want to get others out bowfishing so we will always try and get interested people out on the water to try it. Most of us have extra equipment to let people use if they are not set up. So to all your members, feel free to contact us. We have a good website at www.illinoisbowfishing.com. We also use the Bowfishing forum at www.chicagolandfishing.com as our message board and club news forum. I can be contacted at ed.devries@sbcglobal.net or call [630]327-2805

ALA Club Contacts

Russ Kunes - President
(630) 699-8940
Dave Shumway - Vice President
(630) 879-0878
Ray Hatfield - Recording Secretary/Treasurer
(630) 907-9645
rchatfield@hotmail.com
Vacant - Correspondence Secretary
Dave Mirowski - Membership Chairperson
(630) 801-7531
Davidwaynesteven@earthlink.net
Beth Stehlin - Range Captain
(630) 293-5283
Dale Dobbins - Registration Chair
(630) 892-2541
(630) 464-6845 cell
Jim Gellner - 2 Year Board Member
(847) 429-1064
Mike Hamburg - 2 Year Board Member
(847) 772-2283
David Bray - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 202-5757
Kami Kiss - 1 Year Board Member
(815) 254-4494
Priest Walker - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 690-2697
Terry Bennett - 1 Year Board Member
(630)

Auroraland Archers alumni is almost into the 2008 OLYMPICS

2007-10-10T15:33:00.002-07:00

ALA and Chicagoland JOAD alumni Stephanie Miller competed at the first nomination shoot of the 2008 Olympic Trials held in Conyers, GA fromSeptember 27-30, 2007. The field of 38 women was cut to the top 16 afterthe first day. The next two days consisted of 15 round robin matches amongthe top 16 competitors in the men's and women's division. Stephanie finished in 12th place overall.

After graduating from Columbia University in New York in May of 2007, Stephanie was finally able to focus on training full-time, putting in 44 hours a week to catch up with her competition, most of whom arefull-time athletes. She will continue to train with her coach Ron McCormick and will compete in the second nomination shoot in April, 2008 as a member ofthe 2008 Olympic Trials Shadow Team, where the field will be cut to the top 8.

October NewsLetter

2007-10-06T21:17:00.000-07:00

October Events

October 4 – Club Meeting – 7:30
October 7 – Monthly club shoot

November Events (sneak peek)

November 1 – Club Meeting – 7:30
November 4 – Monthly club shoot

*** 2007 WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on the counter. This requirement applies to EVERY SHOOTER, not just club members.

October Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, October 4 at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

October Club Shoot

The club shoot on Sunday Oct. 7 will be on a DART face. Please come out and join the fun.

Club Elections Process Begins

The process for our annual Officer & Board Member elections could not begin at our September meeting since we did not have a quorum. The schedule for that process is:

Sept. mtg – Form nominating committee
Oct. mtg – Announce upcoming offices
Oct/Nov – Present slate to Board
Nov. mtg – Present slate at general club meeting
Dec. mtg – Hold elections

The following positions are up for election: Vice President, Correspondence Secretary, Registration Chairman, 2-year Board (1 position) and 1-year Board (4 positions).

Results from NIHFD

There were 40 shooters on the 3D course and a lot of shooters on the kids range.

ALA presented a free membership to 12 year old Alex Nagy of Aurora. Alex was also presented with a custom-made bow that has a prosthetic sleeve to let him enjoy the sport. Welcome to ALA Alex

Thank you to everyone who helped out at NIHFD. Especially noteworthy were:
Becky Stout & Carol Mirowski who ran the kitchen.
Dave Mirowski, Priest Walker, Michele Augustyn, and Harvey Stout who did a great job with the kids range.
Mike Hamburg who took the whole 3D course down.

Illinois Senior Olympian

Tom Havel participated in the Sept. 22 Illinois Senior Olympics in Springfield and took the gold. Especially noteworthy was that Tom set a new state record for his age group by shooting a 792 in an American 900 Round (30 arrows each at 60, 50, & 40 yds). Congratulations Tom!

ALA Fall League

Fall League will be a 450 Round on the multi-colored 40 cm target face. All 3 qualifying scores must be in-the-box by Tuesday, Oct. 2. Our 10 week league starts Tuesday Oct 9. Cost is $30 if paid in full by Tuesday, Nov. 13, for the 3 qualifiers and 10 competitive scores. If your money is not in Dale Dobbins hands by then, the cost will be $39. Contact Dale Dobbins if interested in shooting Fall League.

Monday 3D

Start time for Monday night 3D is roughly 7:30. Cost is $6 per night. Contact - Dave Shumway.

Level 2 Instructor Training

Several people seem interested in attending a Level 2 Instructor training but it probably will not be held until late 2007 or early 2008. If interested, please call Russ Kunes at (630) 699-8940 with your availability. This 2 day training will be held on a Saturday and Sunday.

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

The Non-Member Practice fee is $5 per session.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Please forward news items to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

If you have an archery item for sale, or are looking for something, please forward your ad to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Tenant Reminder

Please be sensitive to the fact that a tenant is now living upstairs at the Lippold Center. Lets all be good downstairs-neighbors.
Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face

Kishwaukee Archers - Sycamore
For details, go to:
www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters – Bolingbrook
Sat. Oct. 13 - "Fall Fun Shoot" open to all adult and youth archers. Pre-registration is required. Contact Tom Havel at: tbhavel@comcast.net or 630-293-1270.
Sat. Nov. 10 - Turkey Shoot
For information, go to: www.chicagobowhunters.org

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-557

ALA Club Contacts

Russ Kunes - President
(630) 699-8940
Dave Shumway - Vice President
(630) 879-0878
Ray Hatfield - Recording Secretary/Treasurer
(630) 907-9645
rchatfield@hotmail.com
Vacant - Correspondence Secretary
Dave Mirowski - Membership Chairperson
(630) 801-7531
Davidwaynesteven@earthlink.net
Beth Stehlin - Range Captain
(630) 293-5283
Dale Dobbins - Registration Chair
(630) 892-2541
(630) 464-6845 cell
Jim Gellner - 2 Year Board Member
(847) 429-1064
Mike Hamburg - 2 Year Board Member
(847) 772-2283
David Bray - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 202-5757
Kami Kiss - 1 Year Board Member
(815) 254-4494
Priest Walker - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 690-2697
Vacant - 1 Year Board Member

September News Letter

2007-10-06T21:10:00.000-07:00

September Events

September 2 – Monthly club shoot – 450 round
September 6 – Club Meeting – 7:30

October Events (sneak peek)

October 4 – Club Meeting – 7:30
October 7 – Monthly club shoot

*** 2007 WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on the counter. This requirement applies to EVERY SHOOTER, not just club members.

September Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, September 2 at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia.

Club Championship – August 5

There was a good turnout for the indoor part of the club championship. Scores from the 2 shoots will be combined and winners will be announced at our Spring Awards Banquet.

Club Picnic – August 5

Approx. 25 members attended. There was a lot of good food. Thanks go to Kami Kiss (Chair of this event) and everyone else who helped out.

Club Elections Process Begins

The process for our annual Officer & Board Member elections will begin at our September meeting, when a nominating committee will be formed. Please consider volunteering. The following positions will be filled at our Dec. meeting: Vice President, Corresponding Secretary, Registration Chairman, 2-year Board (1 position) and 1-year Board (4 positions).

Sept. 15/16 - Chicago Cup Tournament

Information and online registration forms for the 6th Annual Chicago Cup Tournament are now available at www.chicagolandjoad.org

It is being hosted by Chicagoland JOAD and Mooseheart Child, City and School on September 15 and 16th. This is a Star FITA event with a modified OR round.

Please pre-register to ensure that there is room on the line! This deadline is Sept. 10th.

Contact is Kathy Miller at the above listed JOAD web site.

Sept. 15 - Blackwell Open House

A repeat of the July open house will be held at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville on Saturday, September 15 from 10 AM – 2 PM. Please come out and see the current range, their expansion plans, and fling a few arrows.

Sept. 22/23 - 3D shoot at NIHFD

In conjunction with Northern Illinois Hunting & Fishing Days, ALA will host a 3D animal shoot on Sept 22-23. Registration will be 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM each day. This event will be at Silver Springs State Park in Yorkville, IL. For more info, call Dale Dobbins at (630) 464-6845.

ALA Fall League

Fall League will be a 450 Round on the multi-colored 40 cm target face. Please shoot your 3 qualifiers in September, as all 3 must be in-the-box by Tuesday, Oct. 2. Our 10 week league starts Tuesday Oct 9. Cost is $30 if paid in full by Tuesday, Nov. 13, for the 3 qualifiers and 10 competitive scores. If your money is not in Dale Dobbins hands by then, the cost will be $39. Contact Dale Dobbins if interested in shooting Fall League.

IAA Target Championship results

Shannon McEachern and Bill Burger each took 1st place in their Divisions at the IAA Target Championship in Pekin. Congratulaions!

Monday 3D

Start time for Monday night 3D is roughly 7:30. Cost is $6 per night. Contact - Dave Shumway.

NO Bowhunter Safety Course

No one has expressed interest in attending a Bowhunter Safety Course at this time so this will not be pursued.

Level 2 Instructor Training

Several people seem interested in attending a Level 2 Instructor training but it probably will not be held until late 2007 or early 2008. If interested, please call Russ Kunes at (630) 699-8940 with your availability. This 2 day training will be held on a Saturday and Sunday.

Practice Fees

Practice Fees for ALA Members at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

The Non-Member Practice fee is $5 per session.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Please forward news items to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

If you have an archery item for sale, or are looking for something, please forward your ad to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Tenant Reminder

Please be sensitive to the fact that a tenant is now living upstairs at the Lippold Center. Lets all be good downstairs-neighbors.
Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face
Kishwaukee Archers - Sycamore
For details, go to:
www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Chicago Bowhunters - Bolingbrook
For information, go to: www.chicagobowhunters.org

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-557

ALA Club Contacts

Russ Kunes - President
(630) 699-8940
Dave Shumway - Vice President
(630) 879-0878
Ray Hatfield - Recording Secretary/Treasurer
(630) 907-9645
rchatfield@hotmail.com
Vacant - Correspondence Secretary
Dave Mirowski - Membership Chairperson
(630) 801-7531
Davidwaynesteven@earthlink.net
Beth Stehlin - Range Captain
(630) 293-5283
Dale Dobbins - Registration Chair
(630) 892-2541
(630) 464-6845 cell
Jim Gellner - 2 Year Board Member
(847) 429-1064
Mike Hamburg - 2 Year Board Member
(847) 772-2283
David Bray - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 202-5757
Kami Kiss - 1 Year Board Member
(815) 254-4494
Priest Walker - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 690-2697
Vacant - 1 Year Board Member

August News Letter

2007-08-01T19:39:00.000-07:00

August Events

August 2 – Club Meeting – 7:30
August 5 – Club Championship – 2nd half
August 5 – Club Picnic

September Events (sneak peek)

September 2 – Monthly club shoot – 450 round
September 6 – Club Meeting – 7:30

*** 2007 WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on the counter. This requirement applies to EVERY SHOOTER, not just club members.

July Club Shoot participation

Thanks to David Bray, Dave Mirowski, Dave Shumway, Jason Wesbrock & Ray Hatfield who all participated in the 501 DART face shoot.

August Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, August 2 at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia. Please join us, as we could not hold meetings in June & July because of insufficient attendance.

Club Championship – August 5

The second half of our Club Championship will be an indoor 300 round on August 5. Cost is $8 but it will be free if you shot the 3D portion in June. Registration will be 8AM – 12 noon.

Club Picnic – August 5

Our annual club picnic will begin at 1:00 PM on Sunday August 5. There will be no charge for this event, as food will be provided by the club. Although it isn’t required, please RSVP to either Kami Kiss or Ray Hatfield if you plan to attend so we can get a rough idea of how much food to purchase. Please make plans to attend.

Monday 3D

Start time for Monday night 3D is roughly 7:30. Cost is $6 per night. Contact - Dave Shumway.

Possible Bowhunter Safety Course

We are thinking about offering a Bowhunter Safety Course. More information should be available at our July club meeting. Please plan on attending to learn more.

Possible Level 2 Instructor Training

Interest in Level 2 Instructor training is being gathered. If you might like to participate (no dates yet) please call Russ Kunes on his cell (630) 699-8940.
Archery Open House – DuPage County

An Open House promoting Archery was hosted by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County on July 14 at the Blackwell Archery Range. A total of 191 shooters registered at that event, with a good mix of children and adults taking advantage of the free instruction.

ALA members Dale Dobbins, Mike Hamburg, David Bray & Ray Hatfield hosted a booth promoting our club. In addition, Sandy & Gary Awalt hosted a NIHF Days booth.

The winners of our Free Membership Drawing were Ana & Bob Willoughby of Woodridge. The winners of our Free Pass at any Monthly Club Shoot were Mark & Lisa Williams, also of Woodridge. Congratulations.

The Forest Preserve District has expressed their thanks to ALA for participating in this annual event. They will also keep us informed as plans move ahead to expand their archery facilities. Although exact plans and money are not in place, improvements high on the list would be to improve the existing 90 meter range, build a much shorter instructional range, and build a 2D/3D type of range. Additional details will be shared as they become available.

Practice Fees

Member Practice Fees at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

The Non-Member Practice fee is $5 per session.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Please forward news items to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

If you have an archery item for sale, or are looking for something, please forward your ad to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Tenant Reminder

Please be sensitive to the fact that a tenant is now living upstairs at the Lippold Center. Lets all be good downstairs-neighbors.
Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face

Chicago Bowhunters - Bolingbrook
For information, go to: www.chicagobowhunters.org

Kishwaukee Archers
Shoot summary:
28 target field shoot – August 12
Outdoor 3D – August 25-26
For details, go to:
www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-557

Lincoln Park Archery ClubFITA “Fun Shoot” on Saturday, August 25 at the Lincoln Park Archery Club. Contact Tom Havel at: tbhavel@comcast.net or 630-293-1270 for more information.

Club Contacts

Russ Kunes - President
(630) 699-8940
Dave Shumway - Vice President
(630) 879-0878
Ray Hatfield - Recording Secretary/Treasurer
(630) 907-9645
rchatfield@hotmail.com
- Correspondence Secretary

Dave Mirowski - Membership Chairperson
(630) 801-7531
Davidwaynesteven@earthlink.net
Beth Stehlin - Range Captain
(630) 293-5283
Dale Dobbins - Registration Chair
(630) 892-2541
(630) 464-6845 cell
Jim Gellner - 2 Year Board Member
(847) 429-1064
Mike Hamburg - 2 Year Board Member
(847) 772-2283
David Bray - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 202-5757
Kami Kiss - 1 Year Board Member
(815) 254-4494
Bob Stehlin - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 293-5283
Priest Walker - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 690-2697

July 2007 Newsletter

2007-07-10T17:58:00.000-07:00

July Events

July 1 – Monthly club shoot – 8:00 - 12:00
July 5 –Club Meeting – 7:30

August Events (sneak peek)

August 2 –Club Meeting – 7:30
August 5 – Club Championship – 2nd half
August 5 – Club Picnic

*** 2007 WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on the counter. This requirement applies to EVERY SHOOTER, not just club members.

July Club Shoot

Our next club shoot will be Sunday, July 1 at Lippold Center. It will be a DART face shoot, with registration being 8:00 – 12:00.

July Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, July 5 at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia. Please join us.
June MAC – Shoot results

A total of 18 shooters participated in our June MAC shoot. Thanks to everyone who either shot or helped out.

Club Championship - 3D results

The 3D portion of our yearly Club Championship was held in conjunction with our June 2 & 3 MAC shoot. A total of 11 shooters participated in the 3D portion of our Club Championship.

Club Championship – Indoor spots

The second half of our Club Championship will be an indoor spots shoot on August 5. Cost is $8 but will be free if you shot the 3D portion.

Club Picnic – August 5

Our annual club picnic will be held on August 5 after the spots shoot. More details will be available at our July & August meetings and in the August newsletter. There will be no charge for this event, as food will be provided by the club. Please reserve that date on your calendar. Although it isn’t required, please RSVP to either Kami Kiss or Ray Hatfield if you plan to attend so we have a rough idea of how much food to get.

Howell Shooting Club - Camp Report
Howell Shooting Club hosted the 9th Annual Clyde Howell NRA Youth Shooting Camp June 2 & 3, 2007 in Yorkville. Held annually the firstweek in June the club hosts 100 campers ages 10-16 and about 140 adult volunteers.

Campers choose from either Shooting sports or Advanced Hunting skills curriculums. To name a few of them, training includes .22 caliber pistol, .22 caliber rifle, 20 gauge shotgun, blackpowder and archery. Hunting skills also includes field exercises, blind setup, tree stand safety, outdoor survival skills. First aid is also taught.

Auroraland Archery Club members Michelle Augustyn, Harvey Stout and Gary Awalt hosted the campers on the Archery Range. The enthusiasm from the campers was thrilling. Each program ran in two hour segments and stamina from these kids was amazing. During lunch hour the range still remained a busy place as we had a non-stop crowd. Although Mother Nature delivered a small storm on Sunday afternoon, everyone dried off and kept on going.

Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Howell for their support of the event. For more information to go to www.howellshootingclub.com/shootingcamp.htm

Also, Thank You to Michelle, Harvey, & Gary for representing ALA at this event.

Monday 3D

Start time for Monday night 3D is roughly 7:30. Cost is $6 per night. Contact - Dave Shumway.

Canoe Race helpers

Thank you to ALA members Dale Dobbins and Ray Hatfield who helped at the Starting Line of the June 3 canoe & kayak race.

Possible Bowhunter Safety Course

Please be aware that we’re thinking about offering a Bowhunter Safety Course. More information should be available at our July club meeting. Please plan on attending to learn more.

Possible Level 2 Instructor Training

Interest in Level 2 Instructor training is being gathered. If you might like to participate (no dates yet) please call Russ Kunes on his cell (630) 699-8940.

Practice Fees

Member Practice Fees at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.
Non-Member Practice fee is $5 per session.

Tenant Reminder

Please be sensitive to the fact that a tenant is now living upstairs at the Lippold Center. Lets all be good downstairs-neighbors.

Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face

Chicago Bowhunters - Bolingbrook
3D Shoots - July 28-29
For information, go to: www.chicagobowhunters.org

Kishwaukee Archers
Shoot summary:
Sunday night 3D - Ongoing
Outdoor 3D – July 21-22, August 25-26
For details, go to:
www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-557

Lincoln Park Archery Club
FITA “Fun Shoot” on Saturday, August 25 at the Lincoln Park Archery Club. Contact Tom Havel at: tbhavel@comcast.net or 630-293-1270 for more information.

Blackwell Forest Preserve archery range

Thank you to the Conrad family, Jeff Potts, Doug Harwick, Rebecca Stout, Priest Walker, Kyle & Don Libberton, Tom Havel, Pat Iozzo, Irena Gintilas and Ray Hatfield who all wrote letters promoting the expansion of the Blackwell archery facilities.

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Please forward news items to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

If you have an archery item for sale, or are looking for something, please forward your ad to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Club Contacts

Russ Kunes - President
(630) 699-8940
Dave Shumway - Vice President
(630) 879-0878
Ray Hatfield - Recording Secretary/Treasurer
(630) 907-9645
rchatfield@hotmail.com
Jason Conn - Correspondence Secretary
jasonconn_1@sbcglobal.net

Dave Mirowski - Membership Chairperson
(630) 801-7531
Davidwaynesteven@earthlink.net
Beth Stehlin - Range Captain
(630) 293-5283
Dale Dobbins - Registration Chair
(630) 892-2541
(630) 464-6845 cell
Jim Gellner - 2 Year Board Member
(847) 429-1064
Mike Hamburg - 2 Year Board Member
(847) 772-2283
David Bray - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 202-5757
Kami Kiss - 1 Year Board Member
(815) 254-4494
Bob Stehlin - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 293-5283
Priest Walker - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 690-2697

June 2007 Newsletter

2007-07-10T17:51:00.000-07:00

June Events

June 2 & 3 – MAC Shoot at Aurora West
June 2 & 3 – Monthly club shoot @ MAC
(first half of yearly Club CHAMPIONSHIP)
June 7 –Club Meeting – 7:30

July Events (sneak peek)

July 1 – Monthly club shoot
July 5 –Club Meeting – 7:30

*** 2007 WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on the counter. This requirement applies to EVERY SHOOTER, not just club members.

Monthly Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, June 7 at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia. Please join us.

Club CHAMPIONSHIP begins June 2

The 3D portion of our yearly Club CHAMPIONSHIP will held in conjunction with our June 2 & 3 MAC shoot. Refer to MAC information provided below for details. The second part of our CHAMPIONSHIP will be a spots shoot in August.

MAC Qualification – June 2 & 3

Our second Midwest Archery Championship (MAC) qualification shoot will be June 2 & 3 at AuroraWest Forest Preserve on Hankes Road in far northwest Aurora. Registration will be 8:00 – 2:30. Cost is $16.00 to compete in the MAC, or $11 just for fun. There will be 30 3D targets at unmarked distances.

May MAC – Shoot results

A total of 38 shooters participated in our May 12 & 13 MAC shoot. Thanks to everyone who either helped out or shot.

Dateline - Mannheim Germany

On March 26-31, 2007 ALA member Alex Wifler competed in the IFAA World Indoor Archery Championship (WIAC) in Mannheim, Germany. There were 28 countries represented and over 425 archers. Alex shot in the category Junior Male Freestyle Unlimited ages 13-16 and shot 1174 out of a possible 1200 and is now the Junior World Champion. Parents Tim & Chris accompanied Alex on this adventure and met a lot of people from around the world, including Australia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, New Zealand, South Africa. While there, Alex also competed in the Luxemburg 50 meters Championship and took first place there as well.

Congratulations Alex!

Monday 3D

Start time for Monday night 3D is roughly 7:30. Cost is $6 per night. Contact - Dave Shumway.

Canoe Race help needed June 3

ALA has been asked to staff the Starting Line at the June 3 canoe race. This year it is not being run by the Fox Valley Park District and will be from the VFW in Batavia to the YWCA in downtown Aurora. The sponsorship changed and the race shortened to only 6 miles because of the repair work to the bridge in Batavia. Your help is needed beginning at 7 AM. Please call Dale Dobbins at (630) 464-6845 to volunteer.

Possible Bowhunter Safety Course

Please be aware that we’re thinking about offering a Bowhunter Safety Course. More information should be available at our June club meeting. Please plan on attending to learn more.

Possible Level 2 Instructor Training

Interest in Level 2 Instructor training is being gathered. If you might like to participate (no dates yet) please call Russ Kunes on his cell (630) 699-8940.

Practice Fees

Member Practice Fees at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.
Non-Member Practice fee is $5 per session.

Tenant Reminder

Please be sensitive to the fact that a tenant is now living upstairs at the Lippold Center. Lets all be good downstairs-neighbors.

Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face

Chicago Bowhunters - Bolingbrook
3D Shoots - June 23-24, July 28-29
For information, go to: www.chicagobowhunters.org

Kishwaukee Archers
Shoot summary:
Sunday night 3D - Ongoing
Outdoor 3D – June 16-17, July 21-22, August 25-26
For details, go to:
www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-557

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Please forward news items to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

If you have an archery item for sale, or are looking for something, please forward your ad to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

FOR SALE – RAGIM Ranger bow, 26#, 24” draw, 58” bow, with 3 pin Archers Choice fiber optic sight & sling - $75. Contact Beth Stehlin at (630) 293-5283

WANTED – Used 12 inch (or maybe 9) extension bar for older Sure-Loc Supreme sight. Contact Ray Hatfield at (630) 907-9645

Club Contacts

Russ Kunes - President
(630) 699-8940
Dave Shumway - Vice President
(630) 879-0878
Ray Hatfield - Recording Secretary/Treasurer
(630) 907-9645
rchatfield@hotmail.com
Jason Conn - Correspondence Secretary
jasonconn_1@sbcglobal.net
Dave Mirowski - Membership Chairperson
(630) 801-7531
Davidwaynesteven@earthlink.net
Beth Stehlin - Range Captain
(630) 293-5283
Dale Dobbins - Registration Chair
(630) 892-2541
(630) 464-6845 cell
Jim Gellner - 2 Year Board Member
(847) 429-1064
Mike Hamburg - 2 Year Board Member
(847) 772-2283
David Bray - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 202-5757
Kami Kiss - 1 Year Board Member
(815) 254-4494
Bob Stehlin - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 293-5283
Priest Walker - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 690-2697

May 2007 News Letter

2007-07-10T17:40:00.000-07:00

May Events

May 3 –Club Meeting – 7:30
May 12 & 13 – MAC Shoot at Aurora West
May 12 & 13 – Monthly club shoot @ MAC

June Events (sneak peek)

June 2 & 3 – MAC Shoot at Aurora West
June 2 & 3 – Monthly club shoot @ MAC
June 7 –Club Meeting – 7:30

*** 2007 WAIVER REQUIRED ***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on the counter. This requirement applies to EVERY SHOOTER, not just club members.

Monthly Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, May 3 at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia. Please join us.

April 1 – DART Face Shoot Results

Eight shooters attended our April Club Shoot. Everyone shot a 501 Round on the Dart Face Target, and then the 2 best shooting males & females shot a second round to determine 1st & 2nd place. Our first place winners were Michelle Augustyn and Bob Stehlin. Second place finishers were Beth Stehlin & Dave Shumway.

Awards Banquet

Our annual Awards Banquet was held Saturday, April 21 at Fishermen’s Inn in Elburn. There were a total of 39 guests. A big THANK YOU goes out to Kami Kiss who, as the Chairperson of this event, made it a big success, as well as Sue Kunes who welcomed our guests, collected payment and sold the raffle tickets. THANK YOU as well to each of the following, who donated items for our raffles:

BUSINESSES
Glisson Archery
Knock & Feather Archery
Michael D’s (Kami Kiss)
Plano Molding
Tastefully Simple (Christy Hatfield)
Wurst Kitchen (Kami Kiss)

JOAD
Cathy Miller
T.C. Chang

INDIVIDUALS
Gary Awalt
Bill Berger
Terry Bennett
Jim Gellner
Ray Hatfield
Paul Pizzo
Glenna Ruff
Dave Shumway

A separate page, later in this newsletter, will highlight all of the Award Winners. Congratulations to all winners.

MAC Qualification Dates Set

Our first of 2 Midwest Archery Championship (MAC) qualification shoots will be held May 12 & 13. The second qualification shoot will be June 2 & 3.
Monday 3D

Start time for Monday night 3D is roughly 7:30. Cost is $6 per night. Contact - Dave Shumway.

Practice Fees

Member Practice Fees at Lippold center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block – NO field points on this target)
NOTE – Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.
Non-Member Practice fee is $5 per session.

Interesting archery quote

For any of you (yes, me too) who maybe spend a little too much on archery stuff, I found this quote pretty accurate: ”My biggest fear is that when I'm dead and gone my wife will sell my Archery Equipment for what I told her I paid for it.”

Tenant Reminder

Please be sensitive to the fact that a tenant is now living upstairs at the Lippold Center. Lets all be good downstairs-neighbors.

Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face

Chicago Bowhunters - Bolingbrook
3D Shoots - May 26-27, June 23-24, July 28-29
For information, go to: www.chicagobowhunters.org

Kishwaukee Archers
Shoot summary:
Sunday night 3D - Ongoing
Outdoor 3D – May 19-20, June 16-17, July 21-22, August 25-26
For details, go to:
www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-557

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter

Please forward news items to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

If you have an archery item for sale, or are looking for something, please forward your ad to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Club Contacts

Russ Kunes - President
(630) 699-8940
Dave Shumway - Vice President
(630) 879-0878
Ray Hatfield - Recording Secretary/Treasurer
(630) 907-9645
rchatfield@hotmail.com
Jason Conn - Correspondence Secretary
jasonconn_1@sbcglobal.net
Dave Mirowski - Membership Chairperson
(630) 801-7531
Davidwaynesteven@msn.com
Beth Stehlin - Range Captain
(630) 293-5283
Dale Dobbins - Registration Chair
(630) 892-2541
(630) 464-6845 cell
Jim Gellner - 2 Year Board Member
(847) 429-1064
Mike Hamburg - 2 Year Board Member
(847) 772-2283
David Bray - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 202-5757
Kami Kiss - 1 Year Board Member
(815) 254-4494
Bob Stehlin - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 293-5283
Priest Walker - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 690-2697

SUMMARY OF AWARDS GRANTED AT 2007 ANNUAL BANQUET

BIG GAME AWARDS

None presented

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS - 2006

Michelle Augustyn Ray Hatfield Harvey Stout
Bob Stehlin Dave Bray Dave Shumway
Beth Stehlin Priest Walker Janiece Waters

FALL LEAGUE - 2006

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd place
Charlie Ward Bob Stehlin Doug Harwick
Tom Havel Dave Mirowski Bill Berger
Don Libberton Mike Hamburg Beth Stehlin

WINTER LEAGUE - 2007

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd place
Paul Pizzo Dave Mirowski Charlie Ward
Dave Bray Danny Walker Priest Walker
Beth Stehlin Bill Berger Michelle Augustyn

PARTICIPATION AWARD

Bob Stehlin

SPECIAL AWARDS

ROLLIE MANTZKE JOHN LIPPOLD
CUB AND YOUTH OUTSTANDING SERVICE (NON-SHOOTER)
Danny Walker Dale Dobbins

DAVE TREEST MYRON RUTLEDGE
OUTSTANDING CLUB MEMBER LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
Priest Walker Gary Awalt

April 2007 Newsletter

2007-04-05T09:36:00.000-07:00

April Events
April 1 - Monthly Club Shoot
April 5 - Club Meeting - 7:30
April 21 - Awards Banquet

May Events (Sneak Peak)
May 3 - Club Meeting -7:30
May 12 & 13 - MAC Shoot at Aurorawest
May 12 & 13 - Monthly Club Shoot at MAC

***2007 Waiver Required***
All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on the counter. This requirement applies to EVERY SHOOTER, not just club members!!

Monthly Club Meeting
Our next meeting will be Thursday, April 5 at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia. Please join us!

March Club Shoot Results
Ten shooter took part in the Dart Face Shoot. The game 1 on 1 cricket, with all shooters shooting at least 2 single elimination games and up to 150 arrows. Definitely a fun shoot!

April 1 - Dart Face Shoot
On Sunday April 1, there will be a DART FACE INVITATIONAL shoot at Lippold Center. Each shooter begins with 501 points and counts arrows until they reach exactly 0 points. The winner in each division will be the archer who shoots the fewest arrows to reach ZERO!

This is definitely a fun shoot, and it certainly breaks the monotony of just shooting spots. Please come down, give it a try, and help support Auroraland Archers! Time is 8am-2pm and cost is $5. Contact Dale Dobbins at 630-464-6845(cell)

March 10 - Wild Game Dinner
Mike Hamburg, as Chair of the Wild Game Dinner, deserves a huge THANK YOU for making it a great success again this year. Of course, Mike can't do it all alone and some of the others who helped in the kitchen and outdoor grilling were Bill & Randi Balt, Chris Hamburg, Russ Kunes, Michelle Augustyn & Kami Kiss. We also appreciate the efforts of our MC, Dale Dobbins, who both turned us loose on the food and kept the Raffles moving along, which brings us to Beth Stehlin who ran the Raffle Table. Speaking of Raffle items, last year it was noted that Gift Baskets were a big hit. With that in mind, Kami Kiss and Glenna Ruff each created baskets for the raffle. Additionally, Beth Stehlin created the huge Double Basket which was so large it deserved its very own drawing. This ladies deserve this special Thank You because of the time, effort and cost which went into creating those donations to the WGD. Thank you as well to the following businesses and individuals who provided raffle items. The Businesses: Batavia Bait & Tackle - Fishing poles &amp;amp; Certificate; Glisson Archery - PSE Bow; Nock & Feather - various archery items. The Individuals: Ray Caruso, Jim Gellner, Ray Hatfield, Paul Pizzo and Dave Shumway.
I'm sure I missed a few of the kitchen help and I also didn't list the set up and clean up staff. I've listed the name of everyone I know of who donated a raffle item but I'm certain I missed a few there as well! If you helped out, you know it and we appreciate it so here's a broad THANK YOU to everyone whose name I failed to mention! If any additional special recognition is needed, please drop me a note to place in the May Newsletter. Also, your support of the businesses who donated would be most appreciated!

April 21 - Awards Banquet
Saturday, April 21 at fisherman's Inn, Route 47 & Main Street in Elburn, IL.
Appetizers at 5:00
Dinner at 6:00
Awards after dinner

$25.00 - Age 13-Adult
$15.00- Age 4-12

RSVP by April 5 to:
Kami Kiss - 815-254-4494
mjrkiss@sbcglobal.net
Ray Hatfield - 630-907-9645
rchatfield@hotmail.com

Raffle drawing prizes would also be appreciated!

MAC Qualification Dates Set
Our first of 2 Midwest Archery Championship (MAC) qualification shoots will be held May 12 &13. The second qualification shoot will be June 2 & 3. More details will be in the May newsletter.

Tom Havel shoots at NAA Nationals
Tom Havel participated in the NAA National Indoor Championships on March 10th and 11th in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. He finished 11th in the nation in his Division. Congratulations Tom!!

Robin Hoods
During a practice session in late February, Michael Robinson shot a Robin Hood. And, on his final night of Winter League, Dave Mirowski also shot a Robin Hood. Congratulations to Mike & Dave!!!

Participation award to be given
Every time you participate in a monthly Club Shoot you will earn 1 chance in a drawing at our annual Club Awards Banquet. This will reward someone for their monthly support of ALA, with your odds of winning increasing each time you shoot, and it will not matter how well you shoot! You must be a member in good standing to participate in this drawing.

Winter 300 League
Winter League ended on Friday, March 23. Winning teams will be announced at the April 21 Awards Banquet. Thanks to all who participated!

Monday 3D
Start time for Monday night 3D is roughly 7:30. Cost $6 per night. Contact Dave Shumway for details.

Practice Fees
Member Practice Fees at Lippold Center are currently:
=$1.00 for paper targets ( $0.50 if prepaid in league)
=$1.00 for white broadhead block - NO field points on this target
=NOTE - Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Non-member practice fee is $5 per session.

Tenant Reminder
Please be sensitive to the fact that a tenant is now living upstairs at the Lippold Center. Lets all be good downstairs neighbors!

Other Shooting Opportunities
Blackwell Forest Preserve – Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face

Chicago Bowhunters - Bolingbrook
For information, go to: www.chicagobowhunters.org

Kishwaukee Archers
Shoot summary:
Sunday night 3D - Ongoing
Indoor 3D – April 14-15
Outdoor 3D – May 19-20, June 16-17, July 21-22, August 25-26
For details, go to:
www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Newark Sportsmen's Club For information contact Dave Buesing @
djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-557

Membership Rates

In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
Individual (18 & older) - $15
Family - $25
Out of District (all other areas)
Individual (18 & older) - $25
Family - $35
Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16 North Aurora, Il. 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for the Newsletter
Please forward news items to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads
If you have an archery item for sale, or are looking for something, please forward your ad to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Club Contacts

Russ Kunes - President
(630) 699-8940
Dave Shumway - Vice President
(630) 879-0878
Ray Hatfield - Recording Secretary/Treasurer
(630) 907-9645
rchatfield@hotmail.com
Jason Conn - Correspondence Secretary
jasonconn_1@sbcglobal.net
Dave Mirowski - Membership Chairperson
(630) 801-7531
Davidwaynesteven@msn.com
Beth Stehlin - Range Captain
(630) 293-5283
Dale Dobbins - Registration Chair
(630) 892-2541
(630) 464-6845 cell
Jim Gellner - 2 Year Board Member
(847) 429-1064
Mike Hamburg - 2 Year Board Member
(847) 772-2283
David Bray - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 202-5757
Kami Kiss - 1 Year Board Member
(815) 254-4494
Bob Stehlin - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 293-5283
Priest Walker - 1 Year Board Member
(630) 690-2697

March Newsletter 2007

2007-04-05T08:42:00.000-07:00

March Events
March 1- Club Meeting -7:30
March 4- Dart Face Club shoot
March 10- Wild Game Dinner
March 11- Youth Shoot(9 & 1 line times)
March 24 &25 - IAA State Indoor Championship - Contact Judy McCutcheon at 217-652-5836 or jlynnmac@royell.org

April Events(Sneak Peak)
April 1 - Monthly Club Shoot
April 5 - Club Meeting- 7:30
April 21- Awards Banquet

****2007 WAIVER REQUIRED****
All Shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider! The waiver book is kept on the counter. This requirement applies to EVERY SHOOTER, not just club members!

Monthly Club Meeting
Our next meeting will be Thursday March 1 at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia. Please join us!!

Constitution Change
Article XV, Item 1, of our constitution has been changed to read:
"Ten (10) voting members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any regular or special meeting of the club."

February Club Shoot Results
Jim Bailey Memorial 3D Shoot results:
Team Scores:
366 - Dave Mirowski & Dave Shumway
352 - Dave Bray & Ray Hatfield
292 - Beth & Bob Stehlin

March 4 - Club Shoot
The March 4 club shoot will be on the NFAA approved Dart Face. This shoot tests not only your archery skills but also your math skills! Come out and join the Fun!! 8:00-1:00

March 10 - Wild Game Dinner
It will be held Saturday March 10 at Lippold Center. Donation will $7 per adult or $3 ages 5-12, plus a dish to pass. Some tickets are still available - Contact any board member!

March 11 - Youth Shoot
Our annual Youth Shoot will be held March 11. Line times are 9:00 & 1:00 and its open to all youths up through age 14.

April 21 - Awards Banquet
Please reserve Saturday April 21 on your calendar for our Annual Awards Banquet. It will be held at the Fisherman's Inn in Elburn. Chairperson for this event is Kami Kiss.

Participation award to be given
Every time you participate in a monthly Club Shoot you will earn 1 chance in a drawing at our annual Club Awards Banquet. This will reward someone for their monthly support of ALA, with you odds of winning increasing each time you shoot, and it will not matter how well you shoot. You must be a member in good standing to participate in this drawing.

Winter 300 League
Winter League is now half over, with 18 shooters. Any questions should go to Dale Dobbins.

Monday 3D
Start time for Monday Night 3D is roughly 7:30. Cost is $6 per night. Contact Dave Shumway.

Practice Fees
Member Practice Fees at Lippold Center are currently:
=$1.00 for paper targets ($0.50 if prepaid in league)
=$1.00 for white broadhead block --NO Field points on this target)
=NOTE---Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall!!

Non-Member Practice fee is $5 per session

Tenant Reminder
Please be sensitive to the fact that a tenant is now living upstairs at the Lippold Center. Lets all be good downstairs neighbors!!

Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve - Warrenville
Outdoor Range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face.

Chicago Bowhunters- Bolingbrook
For more information, go to: www.chicagobowhunters.org

Kishwaukee Archers
Shoot Summary:
Ongoing - Sunday Night 3D
Feb-April - Indoor 3D
May-August - Outdoor 3D
For details, go to: www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Newark Sportsmen's Club
For information contact Dave Buesing @ djbuesing@comcast.net or call 630-554-3675 or call the club at 815-692-557

Membership Rates
In District (Aurora, Montgomery, North Aurora, Sugar Grove)
=Individual ( 18 & older) $15
=Family $25

Out of District(all other areas)
=Individual(18 & older) $25
=Family $35

Contact Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln #16 in North Aurora, IL 60542 (Phone & email below)

News for Newsletter
Please forward news items to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads
If you have an archery item for sale or you are looking for something, please forward your ad to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Club Contacts

Russ Kunes President 630-699-8940
Dave Shumway Vice President 630-879-0878
Ray Hatfield Recording Secretary/Treasurer 630-907-9645 rchatfield@hotmail.com
Jason Conn Correspondence Secretary jasonconn_1@sbcglobal.net
Dave Mirowski Membership Chairperson 630-801-7531 Davidwaynesteven@msn.com
Beth Stehlin Range Captain 630-293-5283
Dale Dobbins Registration Chair 630-892-2541

2 Year Board Members
Jim Gellner 847-429-1064
Mike Hamburg 847-772-2283

1 Year Board Members
David Bray 630-202-5757
Kami Kiss 815-254-4494
Bob Stehlin 630-293-5283
Priest Walker 630-690-2697

February 2007 Newsletter

2007-02-01T19:57:00.000-08:00

February Events
February 1 - Club Meeting - 7:30
February 4 - Jim Bailey 3D Team club shoot
February 23-25 - Deer & Turkey Classic,
Bloomington, IL (www.deerinfo.com)

March Events (sneak peek)
March 1 - Club Meeting - 7:30
March 4 - Dart Face club shoot
March 11 - Youth Shoot (9 & 12 line times)

***2007 WAIVER REQUIRED***

All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on the counter. This requirement applies to EVERY SHOOTER, not just club members.

Monthly Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, February 1 at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia. Please join us.

Potential Constitution Change

In response to our frequent inability to hold club meetings, the board of directors passed a proposed constitutional change which would reduce the number of members needed for a quorum from 15 to 10, as follows:
"Ten (10) voting members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any regular or special meeting of the club."

This potential constitution change must be posted for 2 consecutive months in this newsletter before it can be officially acted upon. Feedback may be directed to any Board member.

January Club Shoot Results

Only 4 shooters participated in our January Dart Face Shoot. Shooters began with 301 points and worked down to zero points. Their last end had to take them exactly to zero or they had to continue shooting until it did. The objective was to get to zero in as few ends as possible. Results were:

Ray Hatfield - 7 ends - 0 points left
Beth Stehlin - 14 ends - 0 points left
Michelle Augustyn 7 ends - 40 points left
Bob Stehlin - 14 ends - 40 points left

February Club Shoot

The Jim Bailey Memorial 3D shoot will be held February 4. Teams will be created by random drawing.

Youth Shoot

Our annual Youth Shoot will be held March 11. Line times are 9:00 & 12:00.

Wild Game Dinner

It will be held Saturday, March 10 at Lippold Center. Cost will be $7.00 per person, plus a dish to pass. Contact a board member if you'd like to purchase tickets. Chair is Mike Hamburg.

Club Elections

2006 Elections were finally held at our January meeting. Elected were:

POSITION
_________
President - Russ Kunes
Recording Sec./Treas. - Ray Hatfield
Corresponding Secretary - Jason Conn
Membership Chairman - Dave Mirowski
Registration Chairman - Dale Dobbins
Range Captain - Beth Stehlin
2 year Board - Jim Gellner
1 year Board - Bob Stehlin
1 year Board - David Bray
1 year Board - Priest Walker
1 year Board - Kami Kiss

Thank you to outgoing Board Member Terry Bennett for your prior service.

Participation award to be given

Every time you participate in a monthly Club Shoot you will earn 1 chance in a drawing at our annual Club Awards Banquet. This will reward someone for their monthly support of ALA, with your odds of winning increasing each time you shoot, and it will not matter how well you shoot. You must be a member in good standing to participate in this drawing.

Service Awards

It's time to mark you calendar for our annual club banquet which is scheduled for April 21. Various awards will be presented at that banquet, including the Dave Treest (outstanding club member) award, the Rollie Mantzke (cub & youth) award, and the John Lippold Outstanding Service (non-shooter) award. Please start thinking about who you might like to nominate for these awards. Any club member may make a nomination, but Feb. 15 is the deadline. Please refer to our By-Laws document for the criteria for these awards.

Winter 300 League

Winter League has begun with 17 shooters. Any questions should go to Dale Dobbins.

Monday 3D

Monday night 3D has restarted. Start time is roughly 7:30. Cost is $6 per night. Contact Dave Shumway.

Practice Fees

Practice Fees at Lippold center are curreently:

$1.00 for paper targets ($.50 if prepaid in league)
$1.00 for white broadhead block - NO field points on this target)

NOTE - Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Tenant Reminder

Please be sensitive to the fact that a tenant is now living upstairs at the Lippold Center. Let's all be good downstairs-neighbors.

Other Shooting Opportunties

Blackwell Forest Preserve - Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting
Bring your own target face

Chicago Bowhunters - Bolingbrook
For information, go to:
http://www.chicagobowhunters.org/funshoot.htm

Kishwaukee Archers
Indoor 3D - February 16, 17 & 18
Indoor 3D - March 16, 17 & 18
For details, go to:
www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Newark Sportsmen's Club
For information contact Dave Buesing @ djbuesing@comcast.net or call (630)554-3675 or call the club @ (815)692-557

IAA Aggregate Shoot
Feb. 3 & 4 - 600 Round at Glisson Archery

Membership

Due to changes made by our insurance provider, we must now differentiate between individual and family memberships. The family rate will be $10 higher than an individual rate to account for their higher cost of insurance. All membership issues should go to Dave Mirowski at 161 Lilac Ln. #16, North Aurora, IL 60542. Rates are now: INDIVIDUAL - $15 in district and $25 out of district or FAMILY - $25 in district and $35 out of district.

News for the Newsletter

Please forward news items to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

If you have an archery item for sale, or are looking for something, please forward your ad to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Club Contacts

Russ Kunes - President
(630)699-8940
Dave Shumway - Vice President
(630)879-0878
Ray Hatfield - Recording Secretary/Treasurer
(630)907-9645
rchatfield@hotmail.com
Jason Conn - Correspondence Secretary
jasonconn_1@sbcglobal.net
Dave Mirowski - Membership Chairperson
(630)801-7531
Davidwaynesteven@msn.com
Beth Stehlin - Range Captain
(630)293-5283
Dale Dobbins - Registration Chair
(630)892-2541
Jim Gellner - 2 Year Board Member
(847)429-1064
Mike Hamburg - 2 Year Board Member
(847)772-2283
Bob Stehlin - 1 Year Board Member
(630)293-5283
David Bray - 1 Year Board Member
(630)202-5757
Kami Kiss - 1 Year Board Member
(815)254-4494
Priest Walker - 1 Year Board Member
(630)690-2697

January 2007 Newsletter

2007-01-04T11:11:00.000-08:00

January Events
January 4 - Club Meeting - 7:30
January 7 - Dart Board Face Shoot

February Events (Sneak Peek)
February 1 - Club Meeting - 7:30
February 4 - Jim Bailey 3D Team Club Shoot
February 23-25 - Deer & Turkey Classic, Bloomington, IL (www.deerinfo.com)

***2007 Waiver Required***
All shooters at the Lippold Center and any other Auroraland Archers venue must sign a new waiver every year BEFORE being allowed to participate. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. The waiver book is kept on the counter. This requirement applies to EVERY SHOOTER, not just club members!!

Monthly Club Meeting
Our next meeting will Thursday, January 4th at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia. Please Join Us!!

Free NFAA/NAA Membership
At each club meeting, a free NFAA or NAA membership is awarded to a club member (non-officer or Board Member). There was no club meeting in December.

Potential Constitution Change
In response to our frequent inability to hold club meetings, the board of directors passed a proposed constitutional change which would reduce the number of members needed for a quorum from 15 to 10, as follows:

"Ten (10) voting members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any regular or special meeting of the club."

This potential constitution change must be posted for 2 consecutive months in this newsletter before it can be officially acted upon. Feedback may be directed to any Board Member.

Corresponding Secretary
The Board of Directors has appointed Jason Conn to the position of Corresponding Secretary. Welcome Jason!

Toy for Tots Report
by Dale Dobbins

I want to thank all who came to the Toys for Tots Shoots.
Saturday - Tom Havel, Dave Bray, Bob Stehlin, Beth Stehlin, Doug Longman, Rachel Longman, Yuanne Speck, Doug Harwick, Jim McAdams, Nathanial Paisley, Sam Paisley & Mike Hamburg.

Sunday - Leo Markert, Ron Bocgenek, John Byelow, Jay Martin, Caz Brewer, Bob Stemmet, Scott Severson, Ryan Seversen, Russ Kunes, Bob Stehlin, Beth Stehlin, T.C. Chang, Dave Bray, Michelle Augustyn, Ron McCormick, Ray Hatfield, Harvey Stout & Alice Stout.

A fine time was had by all!!

Steel Turkey
Our steel turkey was brought out at the Toys for Tots Shoot! Care to guess which club member hit the small hole in it for the 2nd straight year? Or guess whose arrow it gobbled up? Come to the our January Meeting for those answers!!

January 7th Club Shoot
Start your New Year with a new experience! Our January Shoot will be on a Dart Board Face (FITA/NFAA target) from 8 - 1 at the Lippold Center.

Club Elections
Due to insufficient attendance on December 7th, there was no meeting, so club elections will be held at our January Meeting. Nominees are:

Position Nominee(s)
----------- ------------------
President ...............Russ Kunes
Recording Sec/Treas. ........Ray Hatfield
Corresponding Secretary....None
Membership Chairman.......Dave Mirowski
Registration Chairman........Dale Dobbins
Range Captain......................Beth Stehlin
2 Year Board.........................Jim Gellner
1 Year Board..........................Terry Bennett
1 Year Board..........................Bob Stehlin
1 Year Board..........................David Bray
1 Year Board..........................Priest Walker
1 Year Board..........................Kami Kiss

Participation Award to be Given
Every time you participate in a Monthly Club Shoot you will earn 1 chance in a drawing at our annual Club Awards Banquet. This will reward someone for their monthly support of ALA, with your odds of winning increasing each time you shoot, and it will not matter how well you shoot. You must be a member in good standing to participate in this drawing.

Service Awards
It's time to mark your calendar for our annual club banquet which is scheduled for April 21. Various awards will be presented at that banquet, including the Dave Treest (Outstanding Club Member Award), the Rollie Mantzke (Cub & Youth) Award and the John Lippold Outstanding Service (non-shooter) Award. Please start thinking about who you might like to nominate for these awards. Any club member amy make a nomination, but Feb. 15 is the deadline. Please refer to our By-Laws document for the criteria for these awards.

Winter 300 League
Qualification scoring for our Winter League 300 Round has begun! All 3 qualifiers must be turned in by Jan 11, with League scoring to begin Jan 16 and end March 23. Please be prompt on posting your scores, as a lot of effort is involved in team assignment and the computing of weekly team results. Cost is $30 if paid by February 20, otherwise the cost will be $3 per week ($39 total). Contact Dale Dobbins.

Monday 3D
Monday night 3D will begin January 15. Cost is $5 per night.
Contact Dave Shumway.

Practice Fees
Practice Fees at Lippold Center are currently:
*$1.00 for paper targets ($.50 if prepaid in league).
* $1.00 for white broadhead block - NO field points on this target
* NOTE: Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Stephanie Miller competes in Pan American Championship
ALA club member Stephanie Miller competed at the 2006 Pam American Archery Championships in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil from Nov 3-8, 2006. This was also the test event for the 2007 Pan American Games and the qualifier for the Pan Am Games. The top 8 teams qualified to send teams to the Pan Am Games next year. The United States Men's Recurve team qualified by winning the gold, and the Women's Recurve team took the bronze. The men's team included Vic Wunderle, Richard Johnson, Joe McGlyn and Brady Ellison and the women's team included Khatuna Lorig, Jennifer Nichols, Lindsay Pian and Stephanie Miller.
Stephanie, who is a senior at Columbia University in New York City, is a member of the Columbia Women's Varsity Archery Team. She is also a member of Chicagoland JOAD and is coached by Ron McCormick, head coach of Chicagoland JOAD.
For full results and photos, see:
http://www.cbtarco.org.br/v2/pre_pan_06.asp

Jim Ames Passes Away
Past President (1969-1970) Jim Ames recently passed away. He was instrumental in building the Lippold Center Club House.

Tenant Reminder
Please be sensitive to the fact that a tenant is now living upstaires at the Lippold Center. Lets all be good downstairs neighbors.

Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve-Warrenville
Outdoor range, weather permitting. Bring your own target face.

Chicago Bowhunters- Bolingbrook
For information, go to:
http://www.chicagobowhunters.org/funshoot.htm

Kishwaukee Archers
Dec 30 - $10 for 25 meter shoot, plus several leagues starting. For details, go to: www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Newark Sportsmen's Club
For information contact Dave Buesing at djbuesing@comcast.net or call
630-554-3675 or call the club at 815-692-557

IAA Aggregate shoot
Feb 3 & 4 - 600 Round at Glisson Archery

Membership
All membership issues should go to Dave Mirowski. Send renewals to Dave at 161 Lilac Lane #16, North Aurora, IL 60542. Membership cost is still only $15 in-district, or $25 out of district. In spite of no longer having an outdoor range please renew your memberships as we try to get an outdoor facility again. Your support is appreciated!

News for the Newsletter
Effective immediately, Jason Conn is taking over responsibility for our newsletter, so please forward news items to Jason by the 15th of each month at jasonconn_1@sbcglobal.net

Classified Ads
If you have an archery item for sale, or are looking for something, please forward your add to Jason Conn by the 15th of each month.

Club Contacts
Russ Kunes..........................President.......................630-699-8940
Dave Shumway....................Vice President..............630-879-0878
Ray Hatfield.........................Recording Sec/Treas....630-907-9645
email: rchatfield@hotmail.com
Jason Conn............................Correspondence Sec..... jasonconn_1@sbcglobal.net
Dave Mirowski.......................Membership Chairperson...630-801-7531
email: Davidwaynesteven@msn.com
Beth Stehlin.............................Range Captain.............630-293-5283
Dale Dobbins...........................Registration Chair.......630-892-2541
Jim Gellner...............................2 Year Board Member..847-429-1064
Mike Hamburg........................2 Year Board Member....847-772-2283
Terry Bennett...........................1 Year Board Member.....630-939-5666
David Bray................................1 Year Board Member.....630-202-5757
Kami Kiss..................................1 Year Board Member....815-254-4494
Priest Walker............................1 Year Board Member.....630-690-2697

December 2006 Newsletter

2007-01-01T08:21:00.000-08:00

December Events
December 2 & 3 - TOYS FOR TOTS Shoot
December 7- Club Meeting -7:30

January Events (Sneak Peek)
January 4 -Club Meeting -7:30
January 7 - Dart Board Face Shoot

***Waiver REQUIRED to Shoot***

Monthly Club Meeting
Our next meeting will be Thursday, December 7 at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia. Please Join Us!!!

Free NFAA/NAA Membership
At each club meeting, a free NFAA or NAA membership is awarded to a club member (Non-Officer or Board Member).

The Winner for November was Bob Stehlin!

December Club Shoot - Dec 2 & 3 - Arkie Hall - Toys for Tots - Memorial Shoot
Our annual Arkie Hall TOYS FOR TOTS Memorial Shoot will be:
Saturday, Dec 2 - 600 Round
Sunday, Dec 3 - 3D Animal Round

Admission each day will be 1 unwrapped Unisex Toy of $10 or more. Shooting will be anytime between 8:00am -2:00pm. These toys will be given to needy children in Aurora.

Club Elections - December 7
Nominees are:

POSITION -- NOMINEE(S)
President .............................Russ Kunes
Recording Sec/Treas. .........Ray Hatfield
Corresponding Secretary ....Vacant
Membership Chairman ......Dave Mirowski
registration Chairman ........Dale Dobbins
Range Captain ....................Beth Stehlin
2 Year Board .......................Jim Gellner
1 Year Board ......................Terry Bennett
1 Year Board .......................David Bray
1 Year Board .......................Priest Walker
1 Year Board .......................Kami Kiss

Write-In Candidates are welcome as well!!

Voting will be at our December 7 meeting. You must bring your valid membership card in order to be allowed to vote.

Dart Board Shoot
Plan to start your New Year with a new experience! Our January Club Shoot will be on a Dart Board Face (FITA/NFAA Target) and there may be another surprise or two.

Participation award to be given
Beginning with the Nov. Club Shoot, every time you participate in a monthly Club Shoot you will earn 1 chance in a drawing at our annual Club Awards Banquet. This will reward someone for their monthly support of ALA, with your odds of winning increasing each time you shoot. You must be a member in good standing to participate in this drawing.
The November shooters who earned a chance for this award were:
Michelle Augustyn
Jason Conn
Beth Stehlin
Bob Stehlin

Winter 300 League
It's time to start planning for our 300 Round Winter League. 3 qualifiers must be shot Dec 20- Jan 11, with actual League scoring to begin Jan 16 and end March 23. Contact - Dale Dobbins

Broadhead Target Reminder
Bowhunters, as noted below in the Practice Fees section, please remember that we have a block broadhead target to help you get sighted in for the upcoming season. Cost is $1.00. DO NOT use field points on this target and DO NOT shoot broadheads at either the target wall or any of the 3D Targets!!!!

Practice Fees
Practice Fees at Lippold Center are currently:
*$1.00 for paper targets ($.50 if in league)
*$1.00 for broadhead target (WHITE BLOCK ONLY--DO NOT use field points on this target)
*NOTE - Broadheads MUST NOT be shot a 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Monday 3D
Monday Night 3D is being suspended until January. It will begin roughly when our Winter 300 League begins. Contact Dave Shumway.

Tenant Reminder
Please be sensitive to the fact that a tenant is now living upstairs at the Lippold Center. Lets all be good downstairs neighbors.

Other Shooting Opportunities

Blackwell Forest Preserve - Warrenville
Outdoor Range, weather permitting. Bring your own target face.

Chicago Bowhunters - Bolingbrook
For information, go to:
http://www.chicagobowhunters.org/funshoot.htm

Newark Sportsmen's Club
For information contact Dave Buesing at djbuesing@comcast.net or call
630-554-3675 or call the club at 815-692-557

Kishwaukee
For information, go to: www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Membership
All membership issues should go to Dave Mirowski. Please send all renewals to Dave at 161 Lilac Ln #16 North Aurora, IL 60542. Membership cost is still ONLY $15 in-district, or $25 out -of-district. In spite of no longer having an outdoor range, please renew your memberships as we try to get an outdoor facility again! Your support is appreciated!

News of the Newsletter
Your input is needed to help make this newsletter a success. Please forward any information you have regarding upcoming shoots, shoot results of our members, and anything else newsworthy to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads
If you have an achery item for sale, or are looking for something, please forward your ad to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Club Contacts
Russ Kunes ..........President ..................................630-699-8940
Dave Shumway.....Vice President .........................630-879-0878
Ray Hatfield .........Recording Secretary/Treas. ...630-907-9645
e-mail: rchatfield@hotmail.com
Dave Mirowski ..... Membership Chairperson .... 630-801-7531
e-mail: Davidwaynesteven@msn.com
Beth Stehlin ...........Range Captain ..................... 630-293-5283
Dale Dobbins ........ Registration Chair ................ 630-892-2541
Jim Gellner ........... 2 Year Board Member .......... 847-429-1064
Mike Hamburg ..... 2 Year Board Member .......... 847-772-2283
Terry Bennett ........ 1 Year Board Member .......... 630-939-5666
David Bray ............ 1 Year Board Member .......... 630-202-5757
Kami Kiss .............. 1 Year Board Member ............815-254-4494
Priest Walker ........ 1 Year Board Member............ 630-690-2697
Vacant ..................Correspondence Secretary

November 2006 Newsletter

2006-10-30T19:43:00.000-08:00

November Events

November 2 - Club Meeting - 7:30
November 5 - Monthly Club Shoot

December Events (Sneak Peek)

December 2 & 3 - Toys for Tots Shoot
December 7 - Club Meeting - 7:30

***Waiver REQUIRED to Shoot***

ALL Shooters at the Lippold Center must sign a new waiver every year. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. You will find the waiver book setting on the counter. This requirement applies to ALL SHOOTERS, Not Just Club Members!!!

Web Site Reactivated

Our Club website is back up and operational, thanks to Jason Conn! Please check it out and see if you'd like anything added. All questions and comments should go directly to Jason.

Monthly Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, November 2 at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia. Please join us!

Free NFAA/NAA Membership

At each club meeting, a free NFAA or NAA membership is awarded to a club member(non-Officer or Board Member). There was no winner in October, as there was insufficient membership present to hold a meeting.

Tuesday Nights

Effective immediately, Tuesdays will no longer be an Open Shoot evening because of lack of participation that night. This will continue through Fall League, and until further notice.

November Club Shoot

The November 5 shoot will be an indoor 600 Round at Lippold Center. Registration will be 8:00-1:00.

Fall 450 League

Fall League has begun with 15 people and 3 ghosts. Please turn your $30 in to Dale Dobbins by November 6 or the price will jump to $39!

Arkie Hall - TOYS FOR TOTS - Memorial Shoot

Our annual Arkie Hall TOYS FOR TOTS Memorial Shoot will be the first weekend in December as follows:
Saturday, December 2 - 300 Round
Sunday, December 3 - 3D Animal Round
Admission each day will be 1 Unisex Toy of $10 or more. Shooting will be from 8:00 am - 2:00pm. These toys will be given to needy children in Aurora.

Upcoming Elections

Since there were no meetings in September and October, election nominations were requested via email and with the slate being presented to the board on October 24. Nominations are:

Position -- Nominee(s)
------------------------
President - Russ Kunes
Recording Sec./Treas. - Ray Hatfield
Corresponding Secretary - Vacant
Membership Chairman- Dave Mirowski
Registration Chairman - Dale Dobbins
Range Captain - Beth Stehlin
2 Year Board - Jim Gellner
1 Year Board - Terry Bennett
1 Year Board - David Bray
1 Year Board - Priest Walker
1 Year Board - Kami Kiss

Additional nominations may be made at our Nov. 2 general club meeting. Any election questions should be directed to the Chair of this committee, Ray Hatfield. Actual voting will be at our December meeting. You must bring your valid membership card in order to be allowed to vote.

Dart Board Shoot

Plan to start your New Year with a new experience! Our January Club Shoot will be on a Dart Board Face (FITA/NFAA target) and there may be another surprise or two! Stay Tuned....

Participation Award to be Given

Beginning with November Club Shoot, every time you participate in a monthly club shoot you will earn 1 ticket to be thrown into a drawing at annual Club Awards Banquet. This will reward someone for their monthly support of ALA, with your odds of winning increasing each time you shoot, and it will not matter how wel you shoot. You must be a member in good standing to earn these tickets.

Winter 300 League

It's time to start planning for our 300 Round Winter League. 3 Qualifiers may be shot Dec 19 - Jan 11, with actual League scoring to begin Jan 16 and end March 23. Contact Dale Dobbins.

Broadhead Target Reminder

Bowhunters, as noted below in the Practice Fees section, please remember that we have a block broadhead target to help you get sighted in for the upcoming season. Cost is $1 DO NOT use field points on this target and DO NOT shoot broadheads at either the target wall or any of the 3D targets.

Practice Fees

Practice fees at Lippold Center are currently:
$1.00 for paper targets ($.50 if in league)
$1.00 for broadhead target (white Block only - Do Not use field points on this target)
NOTE - Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Monday 3D

Monday night 3D is being suspended until January. It will begin roughly when our winter 300 League begins.

Outdoor Shooting

Outdoor shooting is available at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville. Blackwell is located on the North side of Butterfield Road between Batavia and Winfield Roads ( about 1 mile East of Route 59). There are about a dozen large round targets typically set between 20 and 80 yards. Field points only, and bring your own target face.

Parking and Lawn

Please remember to NOT drive on the grass at Lippold Center!!

Tenant Reminder

Please be sensitive to the fact that a tenant is now living upstairs at the Lippold Center. Lets all be good-downstairs-neighbors.

Other Area Shoots

Chicago Bowhunters - Bolingbrook
For information, go to:
http://www.chicagobowhunters.org/funshoot.htm

Newark Sportsmen's Club
For information contact Dave Buesing at djbuesing@comcast.net or call 630-554-3675 or call the club at 815-692-557

Kishwaukee
For information, go to:
www.kishwaukeearchers.org

Membership

All membership issues should go to Dave Mirowski Please send all renewals to Dave at:
161 Lilac Ln. #16
North Aurora, IL 60542

Membership cost is still only $15 in-district, or $25 out-of-district. In spite of no longer having an outdoor range please renew your memberships as we try to get an outdoor facility again, your support is appreciated.

News for the Newsletter

Your input is needed to help make this newsletter a success. Please forward any information you have regarding upcoming shoots, shoot results of our members, and anything else newsworthy to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

If you have an archery item for sale, or are looking for something, please forward your ad to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

October 2006 Newsletter

2006-10-12T19:27:00.000-07:00

October 2006 Club Events

October 1 - Monthly Club Shoot (450 round)
October 5 - Club Meeting - 7:30

November 2006 Club Events (Sneak Peek)

November 2 - Club Meeting - 7:30
November 5 - Monthly Club Shoot

***Waiver REQUIRED to Shoot***

ALL shooters at the Lippold Center must sign a new waiver every year. This is required in order to meet the obligations to our insurance provider. You will find the waiver book setting on the counter. This requirement applies to ALL SHOOTERS, and not just club members.

***New Webmaster***

ALA now has a new Webmaster, Jason Conn. Jason wil be reviving our web site, plus maintaining it. More details will be provided when they become available. THANK YOU, Jason, for taking on this vital role, and also WELCOME to ALA.

***Correspondence Secretary Needed***

The office of Correspondence Secretary is still vacant. If you can take over this role, please contact Russ Kunes.

Monthly Club Meeting

Our next meeting will be Thursday, October 5 at 7:30 at Lippold Center on Route 25 in Batavia. PLEASE join us!

Free NFAA/NAA Membership

At each club meeting, a free NFAA or NAA membership is awarded to a club member (non-Officer or Board Member). There was no winner in September, as there was insufficient membership present to hold a meeting.

October 1 Club Shoot

The October 1 shoot will be an indoor 450 Round at Lippold Center. Registration will be from 8:00 - 1:00. This score may be used as a score for the Fall 450 League.
A 450 Round uses the multi-colored face, at which 15 ends of 3 arrows each are shot from 20 yards. The highest score per arrow is 10 points.

Fall 450 League

REMINDER- ALL 3 qualifying scores must be turned in by September 29. Fall League will run for 10 weeks, from October3 through December 8. Teams will be assigned based on Qualification Scores. Cost is $3.00 per session, including the 3 qualifying sessions for a total of $39. If however you pay in full by November 6, the total cost will be only $30. Contact Dale Dobbins to join this League and view the monthly calendar to see open shooting times.

Upcoming Elections

Since there was no meeting in September, our yearly election process will begin at our October meeting. At that time we'll be looking for volunteers for the nominating Committee. Duties include preparing the slate of candidates for the December Elections. That slate must be presented to the Board prior to the November 2 General Meeting. The Chair of this Committee is Ray Hatfield. Please Consider being on this committee.

Bowhunters Notice

Bowhunters, as noted below in the Practice Fees section, please remember that we have a block broadhead target to help you get sighted in for the upcoming season. Cost is $1.00. DO NOT use field points on this target and DO NOT shoot broadheads at either the target wall or any of the 3D targets.

Practice Fees

Practice Fees at Lippold center are currently:

$1.00 for paper targets ($.50 if in league)
$1.00 for broadhead target (WHITE BLOCK ONLY- DO NOT use field points on this target)
NOTE - Broadheads MUST NOT be shot at 3D animal targets or at the wall.

Monday 3D

Monday Night 3D will continue as long as shooters continue to come out. Either shoot it just for fun or to help prepare for the upcoming season. Contact Dave Shumway with any questions. Fee: $5.00 per person. Start time: 7:30

Outdoor Shooting

Outdoor shooting is available at Black well Forest Preserve in Warrenville. Blackwell is located on the North side of Butterfield Road between Batavia and Winfield Roads ( about 1 mile East of Route 59). There are about a dozen large round targets typically set between 20 & 80 yards. Field points only, and bring your own target face.

Parking and Lawn

Please remember to NOT drive on the grass at Lippold Center!!!

Tenant Reminder

Please be sensitive to the fact that a tenant is now living upstairs at the Lippold Center. Lets all be good-downstairs-neighbors.

Other Area Shoots

Chicago Bowhunters - Bolingbrook

Saturday, October 21 -- NAA style 600 rd (no dress code enforced). First line: 8 am practice - scoring at 9:00 am. The second line: practice at 12pm - 1 pm scoring. Space is limited to 20 shooters per line. Awards will be given. Fees are $10.00 per shooter with a maximum of $25.00 per family.

Newark Sportsmen's Club

For information contact Dave Buesing at (630)554-3675

Kishwaukee

Nothing Scheduled at this time.

Membership

All membership issues should go to Dave Mirowski. Please send all renewals to Dave at 161 Lilac Lane #16, North Aurora, IL 60542. Membership cost is still ONLY $15 in-district, or $25 out-of-district. In spite of no longer having an outdoor range please renew your memberships as we try to get an outdoor facility again - your support is appreciated!

News for the Newsletter

Your input is needed to help make this newsletter a success. Please forward any information you have regarding upcoming shoots, shoot results of our members, and anything else news worthy to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Classified Ads

FREE - The Club is looking to get rid of the metal desk which is at Lippold Center. It seems to be in good shape and, better yet, it's FREE! Check it out the next time you're at the range. Contact Dale Dobbins, Russ Kunes, Dave Shumway or Ray Hatfield if you'd like this desk.

If you have any archery item for sale, or are looking for something, please forward your ad to Ray Hatfield by the 15th of each month.

Monthly Newsletter

2006-10-12T14:08:00.000-07:00

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